Crossing the Sierra in the Summer of 1944
Lindsey Grant, a Deep Springs College graduate of the Class of 1943, reflects on backpacking in the summer of 1944.
My Cart
Outdoor Education + Trail Wisdom
Our Blog
-
![]()
-
Navigating the Grief of a Lost Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hike
![]()
Sally Phillips shares how she worked through her grief of having to cancel her PCT thru-hike in light of COVID-19.
-
Where Do Trails Come From? - Part 2: Trail Building and Maintenance
![]()
Ever wonder how a trail is made? In Part 2, Sirena Rana Dufault walks us through the building and maintenance phases.
-
Where Do Trails Come From? - Part 1: Trail Development and Design
![]()
Ever wonder how a trail is made? Sirena Rana Dufault of Trails Inspire walks us through the design phase.
-
A Mother’s Reflections on Sharing the Great Outdoors with Our Kids
![]()
We love the outdoors. Do our children? Nancy Mecure East reflects on sharing her passion for hiking with the family.
-
Celebrate Earth Day with a Microtrash Mindfulness Practice
![]()
Celebrate Earth Day 2020 and soothe your pandemic anxiety by cultivating a microtrash mindfulness practice.
-
A Thru-Hiker's Guide to Toilet Paper Substitutes
![]()
Running low on toilet paper? Learn from this thru-hiker on what make the best toilet paper substitutes!
-
8 Ways Thru-Hiking Weirdly Prepares You for Sheltering in Place During a Global Pandemic
![]()
From toilet paper rationing to embracing isolation, thru-hiking prepares you for the sheltering in place required by ...
-
A Global Rucksack Revolution: Thru-Hiking, Bikepacking, and Traveling 15 Countries with One Rucksack
![]()
This is the tale of a global rucksack revolution through 20 months, 15 countries, and 5 continents — all with one Kum...
-
What I Learned About Mountains by Climbing 2,000 of Them
![]()
After climbing 2,000 peaks, Erik Schlimmer has learned plenty about what makes for a good hike — and a good life. Rea...
-
Warrior Expeditions Uses Outdoor Adventure to Help Veterans “Walk off the War”
"I got out of the military in 2014, and I wasn't sure what I was going to do with my life," Michelle Revoir, a United...
-
When Your Hiking Partner is Your Romantic Partner: 8 Things We’re Learning
![]()
Spending time in the backcountry can feel like a crash course in knowing a person. You learn things like their bathro...
