Do you remember when people could disagree and still be friends? I can. It’s been a few years—well, maybe a bit more than a few—but back in high school, I remember having robust political debates with one of my closest chums. We didn’t see eye to eye on anything, but still loved spending time together. …
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Are you looking for a deeper connection with God? Do you find yourself searching for meaning in life? As a backpacker who has spent countless hours trekking through mountains, forests, and deserts, I can tell you that nature is a powerful force that can lead you to find God. One parable that has always resonated …
“That’s why Camilla and I got married,” said Denniston as they drove off. “We both like Weather. Not this or that kind of weather, but just Weather. It’s a useful taste if one lives in England.” -C.S. Lewis, That Hideous Strength When I came home from work that blustery January, I found the door of …
Have you ever felt weighed down by your backpack on a hiking trip, wishing you had packed lighter? Ultralight backpacking may be the solution for you. It’s a minimalist approach to hiking and camping that involves carrying only the essential gear and supplies, allowing you to cover more miles and enjoy the outdoors without being …
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Backpacking trips are full of breathtaking scenery and memorable moments that you’ll want to capture with the perfect photo, and with the technology of smartphones, it’s easier than ever to take great photos with just your phone. Here are some tips and tricks to help you get that perfect shot with your iPhone or Android …
Perhaps it was my mother’s packrat tendencies, or maybe it was the tidal wave of stuffed pigs and bohemian candle-holders that engulfed my teenage bedroom that formed my early hatred of stuff. Whatever it was, by the time I graduated from college, I had a goal: to fit everything I owned into my car. I …
It wasn’t until my children were no longer allowed to go outside that I really began to appreciate nature. It was March 2020, and we were living in the Colombian Andes. When the COVID-19 pandemic began to take hold in China and in Italy and in Spain, we watched. And then one day, our city’s …
Recently, my father received a priceless gift in the mail. It was an envelope from an old friend, packed with all of the letters that my father had sent him. The packet contained about a dozen letters sent over the period of several years in the 70s. They were full of mundane descriptions of the …
I love backpacking because I can get away in both the physical and virtual sense. There’s nothing like a complete displacement from everything I know and giving myself time to unfocus and refocus back on what we’re really doing here; just trying to survive. We’ve filled our lives to eat up our precious time and …
I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes a great backpacking photo. I was able to breakdown the type of photos I saw on Instagram into five styles: Nature & Trail Shot, Group Photo, Selfie, Candid, and Share-Worthy. Some of these styles blends elements from each other. I started thinking about each type of photo …
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