I don’t know when or how I learned about the Walker’s Haute Route, but when I decided to quit my job to travel, the Haute Route hike seemed like the perfect way to celebrate. My grandma loved Switzerland, so it’s always been a place of interest for me. I studied French for six years in …
Hiking
Colorado National Parks Road Trip
My first trip to Colorado was in 2nd grade with my grandparents and shortly after that, my family started making annual caravans each summer to Colorado. As the family vacations dwindled down, I started taking my own Colorado trips and even bought property there for a future retirement plan. Suffice it to say, I have …
Backpacking Essentials: How to Pack for the Backcountry
Backpacking* (backcountry camping) is a rewarding pursuit, but it can be an intimidating hobby to enter into. You are basically loading up your back like a pack mule with everything you need for camping and heading out into the woods. What is the best backpacking tent? How do I choose from all of the different …


