When the Heat Is On and the Sun is Up

Trail Test: Emergency Food and Backpacking Meals

Losing My Sole on the Trail: What It Taught Me

Something Was Off: An Encounter on the Trail

A quick status update: Out on the trail this week

Before You Ask AI to Plan a Hike, Consider This

A Bear and Your Food are Soon Departed

5 Ways to Handle Food on the Trail and What I've Chosen

Looking for a sleeping bag? Understand the Numbers!

Hiking Shoe Lessons from 50 Years on the Trail (The Good, Bad, and Painful)

When Your Hike Ends Early

Micro-Gear: Small Things That Earn Their Weight

Trekking Poles: Your Knees May Thank You

Blind in one eye for 15 minutes. What happened?

The Getting-Back-to-Your-Car Problem : What to Consider

Black Bear Encounter: When You Can't Follow the Script exactly

Backpacking First Aid Kits: How to Decide What to Bring

Lighten your pack for a better hike: 8 approaches

9 Simple Habits that help your hikes go smoother

Does Long-Distance Hiking Change Your Blood Chemistry?

Flexibility & Balance: This Year's First Hike Lessons

Hiking Alone While Your Partner Worries? A Tracker Helps.

New Hikers' Practical Approach to Buying Gear

Pink Blazing: A Male Hiker's Honest Take

Hike Alone or With Someone: Which is Right for seniors?

The Unwritten Rules of Hiking: What Every Hiker Should Know

What hba1c Can Get Wrong About Older Hikers

Sleeping under the stars: Don't miss the chance

Op Ed: What your doctor doesn't get about your hiking.

My 5 Worst Trail Experiences, with a simple common cause

Pick the Right Shelter for Better Sleep on the Trail

Can Survival Food Replace Backpacker Meals? The Tradeoffs

Norovirus on the Trail: It's Not Just About Water

Permethrin Use By Hikers: Use It Safely

How hard is your hike? A Backpacking Framework

The Worst Hiking Tips for Seniors

Multi-Year Thru-Hiking (MYTH) for Older Hikers

Prescription medicines? Important Trail Considerations

Trail Food Cost Comparison: Are Freeze Dried Meals Worth It?

Off-Season Training for Older Hikers: Resistance, HIIT & Cardio

Older Hikers Training for a Thru-Hike: Know Your Starting Point

Changes in Hiking I've Seen Since 1969: A 50+ Year Perspective

Should you hike with your dog? Consider these four things first.

When Rain Gear Fails: Hypothermia on the Trail

9 Winter Hiking Risks That Hit Older Hikers Harder

When Hikers' Lab Numbers Don't Tell the Whole Story

Use your phone to avoid getting lost on the trail

Good Judgment on the Trail Comes From Experience; Experience Comes From Bad Judgment

Do you really need the 10 essentials for a day hike?

When Day Hikes Turn Dangerous

Big Benefits from Small Hikes

Don’t Let Your Gear Define You

Don’t Trust Hiking Tips (Even Mine!) Without Knowing THIS

Yes! You Can Backpack with a CPAP

Would You Activate the SOS on this hike?

Thoughts after completing the John Muir Trail: Hiking my Own Hike

Avoid a Power Outage While Hiking: When Power Bank Numbers Don’t Add Up

The Hike-Saver Older Hikers Need to Use

Day or Night: Bring your Headlamp

Tent Platform Nightmares? Try This