“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” - Henry David Thoreau, Walden
News
What sort of visitor to Sweden are you?
This is your brain on exercise (and how hiking makes you happier).
Bergfreunde enter Round 2 of their Wintersale, with 50% off on garments and equipment.
How to Build an Igloo, a mini documentary from 1949. Recommended see.
February 2015 Online Competitions for Hikers.
Need a customs quilt or hoody? Contact As Tucas.
60% off on Dynafit equipment and garments at Bergzeit!
Take the Best Nighttime Photo of Your Life.
An interview with Moe Witschard. [Spanish]
Trip Reports
Mikko enjoys his Alpine apprenticeship in Chamonix.
Into the Magical Forest. [German]
John reflects on the TGOC 2014, in preparation for 2015.
Roger is Walking the Colorado Trail.
Exploring Death Valley National Park.
Guthook went for a wee Cabot Mtn Winter Backpacking Trip.
Traversing the Talkeetna Range, Central Alaska.
Grand Time in the Grand Canyon.
Quilatoa Loop, Ecuador; a family bicycle ride.
Bowfell via the climbers traverse, a nice winter advenure in the Lakes.
Angelica goes out for a snowshoe hike at the Weißen Stein. [German]
Gear Reviews
Great post from Chris Townsend: Pacific Crest Trail Gear in 1982 - and what I’d take now.
Was Walter Weston a gear freak?
Stefanie reviews a cheap down jacket from Decathlon. [German]
Ultimate Direction Peter Bakwin Adventure Vest (2.0) Review.
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