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Well the short answer is yes. But it all depends on you, and your choices. Hiking, thru-hiking and backpacking are a way to be healthier, since we are on the move. When you free yourself from a sedentary lifestyle, there are amazing health benefits. We cannot reap the benefits, without proper nutrition to fuel the… Continue reading Is It Possible to Actually Eat Healthy While Backpacking on Long Trails?
The first step in thru-hiking the High Sierra Trail (HST) is get up the nerve to hike 80+ miles in the wilderness, into the middle of nowhere and over one of the tallest peaks in the US, which is Mount Whitney, elevation 14,501 feet. This guide includes: Permit Process Cost of Trip Parking and Transportation Necessary Gear Water Sources Safety and Hazards Itineraries Time Required Rules and Regulations Highlights of the Trail
My First Ever Thru-Hike The TCT was my first ever thru-hike, which I completed solo in April of 2021. I had known about thru-hiking for years, on long trails such as the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), the Appalachian Trail (AT), and several other beautiful long trails throughout the US. But I did not know until… Continue reading Trans Catalina Trail: Planning a Thru Hike on the TCT
I went on a 10 mile Mountain Bike Ride and Hike in Black Star Canyon at the Mariposa Reserve. I parked at the trailhead, and road on up the wide flat road, to see how far I would climb into the hills. The wide, flat, sometimes rutted road leading to Black Star Canyon Falls, draws a crowd, especially on weekends. Whether it’s waterfalls, wildflowers, history, or mystery, Black Star Canyon continues to be a magnet to visitors.
Are you looking to challenge yourself, to start hiking, change your life? You can gain a more healthy, body, mind, and spirit through hiking. I can show you how I did it, and will be sharing the essential gear every newbie hiker will need to get started. I started my hiking journey in beautiful sunny Southern California.
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