Known as the Land of a Thousand Hills, Rwanda is one of Africa’s most captivating destinations— rich in natural beauty and extraordinary wildlife, with a national story powerfully rewritten after unthinkable tragedy. Today, the country is re-emerging not only as a conservation success, but[...]
Rugged, remote, and wildly beautiful, Patagonia is a vast region that stretches across the southern tips of Chile and Argentina, where jagged mountains meet windswept plains and ancient glaciers calve into turquoise lakes. I’ve explored both sides of Patagonia on three trips over the pa[...]
Argentina’s hiking capital, El Chaltén, sits in the shadow of the towering Fitz Roy Massif and is the launch point for some of the most scenic day hikes in all of Patagonia. This custom 3-day loop links two of the area’s most iconic trails (Laguna de los Tres and Lagun[...]
Puerto Natales is Chile’s premier adventure destination, the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park and a vibrant little town that punches way above its weight when it comes to outdoor activities. It’s best known as the starting point for world-famous treks like the W-Trek and O-Circuit[...]
At the distant edge of the world, deep in the windswept wilderness of Patagonia, a trail weaves past turquoise lakes, ancient glaciers, and towering granite spires, parading through some of the most rugged and breathtaking landscapes on the planet. The W-Trek is Torres del Paine’s most[...]
The O-Circuit is Chilean Patagonia at its most spectacular, an 8-day loop around Parque Nacional Torres del Paine that combines the famed W-Trek with remote trails, towering glaciers, alpine passes, and a whole lot more solitude. It’s challenging, scenic, wildly rewarding, and easily one of the b[...]
Middle and South Teton are two of the most rewarding non-technical peaks in Grand Teton National Park, offering adventurous scramblers the opportunity to experience 12,000ft without any technical climbing gear (or even a partner!). Unlike the crowded routes up the Grand, these summits are often qui[...]
Winding through Wyoming’s beautiful mountain landscapes, the Teton Crest Trail is one of the most spectacular multi-day backpacking routes in the US. In just a few short days, the TCT parades through wildflower-encrusted meadows, along the shores of alpine lakes, under dramatic granite peaks, and[...]
Across blinding glaciers, through dense jungles, to the summit of windy peaks, and along some of the world’s most spectacular trails, we've always got one (and usually several!) cameras in hand. Photography started out as a passion project for both of us, but it’s become a huge part of how we d[...]
The Ausangate Trek is one of the most rugged and spectacular high-altitude treks in Peru, looping around the sacred Ausangate massif and weaving through remote alpaca-dotted valleys en route to Rainbow Mountain. With extreme elevation, unpredictable weather, and no access to services for days at a[...]
The Salkantay Trek is a stunning high-altitude route through the Peruvian Andes, reaching 4,650m over Salkantay Pass before descending into lush cloud forest and finishing at the gates of Machu Picchu. The changing conditions and terrain make smart layering essential! I hiked the[...]
The Inca Trail is one of the most iconic multi-day hikes in the world, a 4-day pilgrimage through cloud forest and along ancient stone steps to reach Machu Picchu at sunrise. With steep terrain, high elevation, and wildly variable conditions, having the right gear is absolutely essential for any hi[...]
Rising to 3,286m (10,781ft) in the heart of Washington’s North Cascades, Mt Baker is one of the premier alpine objectives in the US, famous for its sprawling glaciers and stunning summit views. Although it’s often considered a beginner-friendly glacier climb, Baker still demands[...]
Tucked away in the Canadian Rockies, Mt Assiniboine Provincial Park delivers one of the most spectacular backcountry adventures in North America— linking multi-day hiking, alpine scrambles, and technical mountaineering into one unforgettable journey. From the wildflower meadows aro[...]
Mt Triglav is the highest mountain in Slovenia and the crown jewel of Triglav National Park, but despite the short distance from trailhead to peak, the demanding via ferrata routes, high exposure, and alpine conditions mean your gear needs to be dialled in to reach the summit.[...]
Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park is a Patagonian dreamscape of jagged granite peaks, teal glacial lakes, and wild, windswept valleys. But even on a short backpacking trip near El Chaltén, you’ll need to pack carefully to handle strong winds, sudden storms, and major[...]
Tasmania’s Overland Track is a 6-day wilderness adventure through cradle-shaped mountains, misty rainforest, and button-grass plains, undoubtedly the best multi-day hike in Australia. The scenery is wildly diverse, and so is the weather— which means you’ll need gear that’s&nb[...]
The Laugavegur Trail is one of the most spectacular multi-day hiking routes in the world, traversing Iceland’s southern Highlands through steaming geothermal valleys, black volcanic deserts, glaciated mountain passes, and lush moss-covered canyons. But beyond the wildly varied landscapes and beau[...]
Famous for its jagged spires, relentless winds, and show-stopping views, Torres del Paine National Park is Patagonia at its most iconic. Whether you’re hiking the 5-day W-Trek or committing to the full 8-day O-Circuit, you’ll need gear that can handle everything fr[...]
Circling the base of Western Europe’s highest peak, the Tour du Mont Blanc is a long-distance classic— traversing three countries, multiple cols, and some of the dreamiest scenery in the Alps. With long trail days, big elevation gain, and fickle mountain weather, your gear needs[...]