REVIEW: WoolX Base Camp Hoodie
We, hikers, pay a lot of money for our gear. We want it to be worth it. In an ideal world, we’re able to make an investment in something that we can use across...
Author: Raina
REVIEW: Minus33 Merino Light Trek Runner Sock
Minus33 Merino Wool Light Trek Runner Sock The wrong socks can introduce misery to your day, so building trust before you’re committed to a strenuous workout is critical. I started by wearing these socks...
North Dakota: White Butte (3,507 feet)
Distance: 2 miles round trip from the gate (can be up to 4, depending on where you park) Elevation gain: 400 feet Date: July 20, 2015 Bathrooms: Outhouse by the haystacks (not sure if...
South Dakota: Black Elk Peak (7,244 feet)
Elevation gain: 1,500 feet Distance: 7 miles Bathrooms: At the Trailhead Date: July 18, 2015 Route: Trail #9 What could have been a complete disaster turned out to be a memorable, happy family...
Review: Mia V-Neck T-Shirt
Mia V-Neck T-Shirt – Lightweight Try It, Then Expect to Want One in Every Color. I started testing this Merino Wool shirt at a boxing class.* I quickly became a fan as the...
Nebraska: Panorama Point (5,429 feet)
Date: July 16, 2015 Distance: Drive up Elevation: 5,429 feet Bathrooms: None, private property Hours of driving brought us to the final approach: 11 miles of dirt road mixed with heavy gravel. Stones...
Illinois: Charles Mound (1,235 feet)
Date: June 6, 2015 Distance: 2.5 miles round trip Elevation: 1,235 feet Bathrooms: High Point Park a few minutes away Since Jill and I started this crazy hobby we fondly refer to as highpointing,...
Texas: Guadalupe Peak (8,749 feet)
Distance: 8.4 miles Elevation gain: 3,000 feet Time on Trail: 5 hours, including 20 minutes at the summit Bathrooms: Flushing toilets at Visitor’s Center and at Trailhead (.6 miles from each other) Date: April...
Iowa, Hawkeye Point (1,670 feet)
Date: December 31, 2014 Distance: Drive up Hats off to the residents of Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, and other similarly COLD states. You are a tough breed! Our journey took us through all...
Review: Cross Breeze Frame Pack
Dimensions: 20.9 in W x 12.2 in H x 9.3 in D / 1,362 cu in For my first test hike, I loaded this bag as though I was embarking on a 22 mile...
