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.
We’ve all been there. The random forgotten pear or the gross moldly growth from the pack staying in the closet too long. So, how to clean a canvas backpack? The last thing we want to do is ruin the material’s breathability or take off a zipper on an expensive canvas … 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. Â
The last thing we want to do is ruin the material’s breathability or take off a zipper by a rough tumble in the dryer on a good backpack.Â
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
I absolutely love my Birkenstocks and have hiked in them in my home in California, Germany, Romania and the island of Crete.
However, I’m not taking them anywhere in winter, heavy rain or longer than 5 miles.
As a physical therapist and avid hiker, I usually wear trail runners to hike but there’s a time and place for hiking in Birkenstocks.
And not all Birkenstocks are created equal and you may be surprised.
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
Don’t be surprised like me when I visited Bucharest and noticed the currency in Romania wasn’t the Euro! (Despite being in the EU.) In my search for a regenerative farm to invest, I was hoping to do math quickly when assessing real estate. However, I was disappointed to learn that … Read More
As a physical therapist and someone who loves exploring the great outdoors, I know firsthand the joy and beauty of hiking. #freedom However, as much as I enjoy the uphill climb, I absolutely dread hiking downhill. It’s not just about the effort, but also the toll it can take on … Read More
