Hiking and Backpacking Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic
What unique risks and safety practices should be considered when hiking during the COVID-19 pandemic?… Read More
Sharing the Truth on Mother’s Day
(by Chris Casado, Co-Founder, TSX Challenge, originally published 2019, updated 2020) It’s time to come clean. Two moms are largely responsible for making TSX a reality. I started TSX in late-2010 with the help of Mike Murphy and incredible family … Read More
REI Fresno: Backpacking the Grand Canyon
No matter your age, backpacking the Grand Canyon can be a life-changing experience. Co-founder of the Grand Canyon Challenge, Chris Casado and is passionate about exploring one of our world’s natural wonders. He’s spent countless days hiking into hidden gorges, … Read More
Keeping It Real With 30 Outtakes
Great stuff comes with backpacking the Sierra and Grand Canyon. You’ve seen the glamour shots, inspirational quotes and incredible achievements. Less appreciated (but often more rewarding!) is the laughter, sweat, tears and and friendships that build the journey of each … Read More
REI San Diego: Backpacking the Grand Canyon
No matter your age, backpacking the Grand Canyon can be a life-changing experience. Co-founder of the Grand Canyon Challenge, Chris Casado and is passionate about exploring one of our world’s natural wonders. He’s spent countless days hiking into hidden gorges, … Read More
REI Encinitas: Backpacking the Grand Canyon
No matter your age, backpacking the Grand Canyon can be a life-changing experience. Co-founder of the Grand Canyon Challenge, Chris Casado and is passionate about exploring one of our world’s natural wonders. He’s spent countless days hiking into hidden gorges, … Read More
REI Sacramento: Backpacking the Central Sierra
Excited to bring a new talk to REI Sacramento, and sharing the love for a region that is majestic, and close to our heart. Join us to explore a slice of under-appreciated wilderness south Yosemite and north of Kings Canyon.… Read More
REI Roseville: Discover California’s Trans-Sierra Route
We look forward to talking Mt. Whitney in the greater Sacramento area! Join us in Roseville, CA to learn everything you need to know to complete a mutli-night trans-Sierra backpacking trek to the summit of the highest peak in the contiguous 48 states, Mt. Whitney.… Read More
Backpacking the Grand Canyon – REI Henderson
On our way to Vegas! Get off the strip and come join us at REI in Henderson, NV to get inspired, and learn all you need to know to complete a multi-day Grand Canyon backpacking trek.… Read More
Backpacking the Sierra to Mt. Whitney – REI Salt Lake City
Check backpacking the Sierra to Mt. Whitney off your bucket list in 2018! Join us at REI Salt Lake City on January 31st. Learn how to complete a multi-day trans-Sierra backpacking trek to Mt. Whitney.… Read More