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Adventures

  • Tour du Mont-Blanc
    March 28, 2026

    A classic Alpine loop around Mont-Blanc spanning France, Italy, and Switzerland. One of Europe's most popular multiday hikes with stunning scenery and well-maintained huts throughout.

    Tags: hiking, wild-camping, europe
  • GR 58 - Tour of the Queyras
    GR 58 - Tour of the Queyras
    July 07, 2025

    The GR 58 is a fantastic multiday route in the Queyras region of the French Alps. It's a great route for those who either want to camp or hut hike. With a few v…

    Tags: hiking, wild-camping, alps
  • The John Muir Trail
    The John Muir Trail
    September 15, 2025

    The JMT is a long distance hiking route through the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California (USA). The route starts in Yosemite National Park and finishes 211 mil…

    Tags: hiking, wild-camping, north america
  • cafe
    September 07, 2025

    some good times were had

    Tags: hiking, wild-camping, north america
  • Grey Crag, Tarn Crag and Branstree
    Grey Crag, Tarn Crag and Branstree
    February 14, 2026

    This is lovely walk at the top of Longsledddale starting from Sadgill. You'll hike over 3 Wainwrights in some of the more quiet Lake District fells. A great opt…

    Tags: hiking, day hike, lake district

Recipes

  • Strawberry Overnight Oats
    April 10, 2026

    Overnight oats are our go to breakfast wether on trail or at home. This recipe is a real treat on trail and can feel like a desert, delicious!

    Tags: hiking, advice
  • Overnight oats base
    April 10, 2026

    Overnight oats are our go to breakfast wether on trail or at home. This is our base for on trail that we build on for over flavors so we don't bored of eating t…

    Tags: hiking, advice
  • Apple Overnight Oats
    April 10, 2026

    Overnight oats are our go to breakfast wether on trail or at home. This recipe is a real treat on trail and can feel like a desert, delicious!

    Tags: hiking, advice
  • Chocolate Overnight Oats
    April 10, 2026

    Overnight oats are our go to breakfast wether on trail or at home. This recipe is a real treat on trail and can feel like a desert, delicious!

    Tags: hiking, advice
  • Mushroom & Pea Risotto
    February 05, 2026

    Risotto is a great meal to end a day hiking, comforting, filling and not fiddly to rehydrate!

    Tags: hiking, advice

Advice

  • Choosing and fitting a backpack
    March 28, 2026

    Your pack is your home for the duration of a multiday hike. Here's how to choose the right one and fit it so it carries comfortably all day.

    Tags: hiking, advice, gear, beginners
  • Footwear and blister prevention
    March 28, 2026

    Blisters are the most common reason a multiday hike ends early. Here's how to choose footwear that fits, and how to stop problems before they start.

    Tags: hiking, advice, gear, beginners
  • Wild camping packing list (one night)
    April 23, 2026

    A complete one-night wild camping checklist covering shelter, sleep system, clothing, navigation, food, cooking, and safety. Tick items off as you pack.

    Tags: hiking, advice, gear, wild-camping, beginners
  • Sleeping bag and sleeping mat basics
    April 10, 2026

    A good sleep system is about more than the sleeping bag. This guide explains how sleeping bags and mats work together, what temperature ratings really mean, and how to choose a setup that fits your trips.

    Tags: hiking, advice, gear, beginners
  • How to layer clothing for changing weather
    April 10, 2026

    A beginner guide to clothing layers so you stay warm without overheating on trail.

    Tags: hiking, advice, gear, beginners
  • Trekking-pole tents: what to know before you buy
    April 06, 2026

    Trekking-pole tents can save meaningful pack weight, but they ask more from your setup skills. This guide covers how they work, where they shine, and how to pitch them well in real conditions.

    Tags: hiking, advice, gear, beginners
  • Choosing a tent for multiday hikes
    April 06, 2026

    Choosing a tent is easier when you work through your real conditions first. This guide gives a practical decision framework and compares common tent types with clear use-cases and tradeoffs.

    Tags: hiking, advice, gear, beginners
  • Choosing your first multiday route
    March 28, 2026

    Picking the right route makes all the difference for your first multiday hike. Here's how to find one that builds your confidence without biting off more than you can chew.

    Tags: hiking, advice, planning, beginners
  • Strava hike time predictions from my own data
    July 25, 2026

    A private planning page that uses my own Strava hike history to estimate moving pace and elapsed pace for future routes.

    Tags: hiking, advice, planning, pacing, strava, elevation
  • Wild camping rules in popular hiking countries (practical overview)
    April 15, 2026

    Wild camping laws are very different by country and land type. This guide gives a practical, reference-backed overview for popular hiking destinations across major trekking regions.

    Tags: hiking, advice, planning, wild-camping, legal, international
  • What to pack for a multiday hike
    March 28, 2026

    A beginner-friendly rundown of everything you need for a multiday hiking trip, and just as importantly, what you can leave at home.

    Tags: hiking, advice, planning, gear, beginners
  • How to plan realistic daily mileage
    April 10, 2026

    Most route plans fail because the daily distances looked fine on paper and unrealistic under a pack. This guide shows how to set daily mileage that matches terrain, elevation, and real recovery.

    Tags: hiking, advice, planning, beginners
  • Pre-trip safety check for beginners
    April 10, 2026

    A simple pre-trip safety check you can run the day before any multiday hike.

    Tags: hiking, advice, planning, beginners
  • Weather and forecasting for multiday hikes
    April 10, 2026

    A multiday forecast is never perfect, but you can still make solid decisions if you know what to look for. This guide explains how to read forecasts, spot the limits, and plan with enough margin.

    Tags: hiking, advice, planning, weather, beginners
  • Pacing and recovery on long hiking days
    April 10, 2026

    Strong multiday pacing is about staying steady, not proving how hard you can push. This guide explains how to manage effort through the day and recover well enough to do it again tomorrow.

    Tags: hiking, advice, ontrail, beginners
  • Choosing a campsite on a multiday hike
    April 10, 2026

    A good campsite makes the night easier and the next day better. This guide explains what to look for when pitching, what to avoid, and how to balance comfort, safety, and low impact.

    Tags: hiking, advice, ontrail, beginners
  • Water on trail — finding, carrying and treating it
    March 28, 2026

    Running out of safe water is one of the most serious risks on a multiday hike. Here's how to find it, carry enough, and make it safe to drink.

    Tags: hiking, advice, ontrail, beginners
  • How to hike in rain without misery
    April 10, 2026

    Practical steps to stay warmer, drier, and safer when hiking in prolonged rain.

    Tags: hiking, advice, ontrail, beginners
  • Going to the bathroom
    February 08, 2026

    Practical beginner guidance for peeing and pooping on trail while following leave no trace and protecting water sources.

    Tags: hiking, advice
  • On Trail Hygiene
    January 13, 2026

    A simple hygiene routine for beginners to stay healthy and comfortable on multiday hikes.

    Tags: hiking, advice
  • Rehydrating meals on trail with less fuel
    April 11, 2026

    Practical methods for rehydrating dehydrated trail meals with less stove time while keeping texture and taste reliable.

    Tags: hiking, advice, food, beginners, dehydrating
  • First trail resupply basics
    April 10, 2026

    Beginner-friendly resupply basics so you carry enough food without overloading your pack.

    Tags: hiking, advice, food, beginners
  • Safe food dehydrating and storage for hikes
    April 11, 2026

    Beginner-focused food safety habits for dehydrating, storing, and carrying trail meals with less guesswork and fewer avoidable risks.

    Tags: hiking, advice, food, beginners, dehydrating
  • Planning your food for a multiday hike
    March 28, 2026

    Getting your food right on a multiday hike means eating enough to keep going, without carrying so much that your pack is crushing. Here's how to plan it simply.

    Tags: hiking, advice, food, beginners, dehydrating
  • No-cook lunches and trail snacks for multiday hikes
    April 10, 2026

    Good hiking food is not only about dinner. This guide covers practical no-cook lunches and snacks that are easy to carry, quick to eat, and useful for steady energy across long days.

    Tags: hiking, advice, food, beginners
  • Dehydrating meals at home for trail
    April 11, 2026

    A practical beginner guide to planning, dehydrating, packing, and testing homemade trail meals before a multiday hike.

    Tags: hiking, advice, food, beginners, dehydrating