Andante: To Play Cello on a Mountaintop [interview]
Playing cello on a mountaintop combines the beauty of music and nature, essential qualities of Andante, a short film. Interview with the creators.
Journey Anywhere with Adventure Archives [Interview]
A lot of the beauty of the time out in the wild is just being immersed in it during a backpacking trip. It doesn’t have to be a big name park, as long as you’re sleeping outside.
Community Highlight: Watch Mt. Humphreys Ascent, Interview with Creator
Linford and crew spend two days conquering the Mt. Humphreys ascent, the highest point in Arizona (12,637 feet), and he captures fall footage during the trip and at the peak.
Custom Backpacking Signs: Interview with Phillip Ouellette of Trailsigns
When I’m not sure how to proceed, or I’m worried about money or I start to obsess about the future of my business, I have a rule: go make something.
Establishing a Backpacking Blog: Interview with Hartley Brody of the Adventure Blog
Our interview with Hartley Brody goes inside the making of of a new backpacking blog. Find tips, advice, and a great resource here.
Jill and RT on Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail [interview]
Backpackers.com — A long thru-hike is a daunting goal. Weeks, if not months, out on the trail, night after night, pushing your body and mind to the limit. Injury, stress, and loneliness often come in waves, forcing many to the edges of understanding and patience. But that struggle is part of the wonder. That’s what so […]
Kickstart the California Hiking Map, Interview
Check out this fully funded Kickstarter, and get yourself the California Hiking Map, which contains every trail in California. We interviewed the creator.
The Cost of a Thru-Hike on the Pacific Crest Trail, Interview
We got in touch with Jill and RT, two recent PCT finishers, to discus the cost of a thru-hike. Read their breakdown and insight, and plan your own trip.
Kickstart the Freestyle BivyPack, the Transforming Tent Backpack
Kenny Flannery and Helium Hiking Equipment launch the Freestyle BivyPack, a 50 L backpack that transforms into a one-man bivy sack. Support the Kickstarter now!
Community Highlight: 6 Tips For Trail Leaders by Hartley Brody
We highlight Hartley Brody’s Adventure Blog’s 6 tips for trail leaders. Advice for beginners, experienced, and anyone out on the trail.