Human Tricks To Train For A Backpacking Adventure
As a backpacking guide, I take my training for TSX trips very seriously. Here is how I prepare for an upcoming trip.… Read More
Thoughts On Training For Backpacking From Someone Who Hates Running
As an avid non-runner, I’m sharing my training regimen to hopefully spark some ideas on how you can train for backpacking while leveraging exercises that you enjoy doing and that work for your body and schedule.… Read More
Preparing for an Xtreme Challenge trek
“The Trans Sierra Trek looks amazing! I, however am out of shape and never done any overnight backpacking trips, let alone anything close to a long trek. What is needed … Read More
Backpack the Grand Canyon in Three Nights
I just got back from a four day, three night backpacking trip in the Grand Canyon on the Tonto Trail from the Bright Angel trailhead to the Hermit trailhead. For those of you with an itch to do the Grand Canyon, I’m going to detail for you a perfect, must-do moderate 4 day, 3 night itinerary. Pictures of this Grand Canyon trek will not do it justice.… Read More
You’ll never be ready, until you’re ready
Preparing for a long run can be a lot like preparing for a long backpacking trek – no matter how much prep or training you do, your body will adjust on the trail – you’re never quite ready until you’re ready. Glean some insight about training for long treks from today’s post.… Read More