“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” - R. Emerson
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Scott gives you the run-down of his gear used on the Canning Stock Route, which he cycled!
Chad has a new ZPacks Zero Backpack.
Matt share his thoughts on the practicalities and gear of his Iceland by bicycle tour.
Alan ponders: 12-10 Stove MYOG or not?
Jake’s Sawyer Hydration System.
Christine gives you her conclusion, tips and equipment of her Cycling Scandinavia Tour.
Joslyn’s three Favorite Bushcraft Items.
Trip Reports
Steve & Katrijn are back from their EPIC 13 month hike, and take a look back to Greenland. Welkom terug!
Dondo heads to the Flat Tops WIlderness.
Paul visits The Scafells.
Packrafting, down in the canyon.
Nick spends time in Poland. Beautiful country, great vodka.
Houousanzan, always good for a thrill.
Helen cycles through the Russian Altai Mountains.
Forrest joins friends and paddles the North Fork of the Flathead River.
Joery hikes the Escapardenne Eisleck trail.
Jens helps you to go hiking on Mallorca.
James is passing the baton.
Nick spends good times in Glacier National Park with his dad.
Dawn heads for a Climbing Camp on her NOLS Expedition.
Peter heads out with his boys for a weekend in Västerby.
Casey is prospecting Ninemile.
And Andrew got a bit too close to his liking to Lightning on his hike to Maglić and the Via Dinarica.