When planning a hiking trip, it’s essential to have the right resources at your fingertips. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a beginner, there are numerous resources available to help you make the most of your adventure.
One of the best resources for safe hiking is a good guidebook, online forum such as facebook groups, and IRL community of hikers.
Apps like Komoot are another great resource for hikers. There are numerous apps available that provide trail maps, GPS tracking, and weather updates.
Some apps even include interactive features like photos and reviews from other hikers on the world’s best hikes.
I even built a custom hiking time calculator to help you plan.
So, can you bring hiking poles on a plane? It’s the classic nightmare. You’re flying somewhere like Europe to go on an epic hiking trail and either: 1️⃣ The airline loses your checked luggage (where poles are allowed). 2️⃣ They confiscate your trekking poles because they are “weapons” (in your … Read More
Understanding Trekking Poles Trekking poles, also known as hiking poles, are a pair of sticks used to provide extra support and stability while hiking or walking on rough terrain. They are made of lightweight materials like aluminum or carbon fiber, and come in both adjustable and fixed-length designs. Some poles … Read More
If you’re looking for a challenge that will push you to your limits and test your endurance, then the 4 Day Nijmegen March might be just what you need. [Plus a mini Nijmegen travel guide.] This annual day marching event is not for the faint of heart, but for those … Read More
Curated list of the best TMB Self Guided Tour Planners for booking the Tour du Mont Blanc “self guided” or “guided”. Are you an experienced hiker looking to embark on a self-guided Tour du Mont Blanc trekking experience, but feeling overwhelmed by the logistics? My list of recommended self-guided tour … Read More
Here’s the best Dolomites quotes and captions for Instagram inspired by our 3 years of hut to hut hiking on the Alta Via 1 and going paragliding in the mountains. My photos have evolved over the years and are generally still kinda crappy, but I’m doing my best 🥹. I’m … Read More
You may be wondering, what in the heck is Enrosadira Dolomites? Did you know that the term Alpenglow originated in the Dolomites in Italy? And with a gorgeous group of high elevation mountains named “Rosengarten” or Rose Garden, it makes sense that sunsets here are out of this world for … Read More
How to use trekking poles that benefit people that want more safety, to reduce lower body fatigue, fall and injury risk, and knee/hip/ankle joint pain when hiking, especially when wearing a weighted backpack.
Last year I planned an active reunion for my college friends and I to hike around Mont Blanc. It was awesome, but a total pain to book, so I wanted to share my research into the the best Tour du Mont Blanc accommodation and the TMB refuges.
Hiking is a fantastic way to connect with nature, exercise, and challenge ourselves. However, with any outdoor adventure comes the risk of blisters. As a lifelong runner, hiker and physical therapist, I often get asked how to prevent blisters and then what to do when the dreaded blisters occur on … Read More
You may be planning your next European vacation from abroad and your curiosity has you wondering: is Booking.com legit? As an avid traveler of Europe for the past seven years, I’ve had the pleasure of exploring some of the most beautiful destinations from Montenegro to Iceland. Germany is the perfect … Read More
