Have you ever dreamt of hiking 7 miles to an abandoned farm that is accessible only by foot? Bonus that is includes a wild apple orchard? And pine trees in the Arizona desert? If the answer was no, this is probably not your blog (and definitely not your blog post). But if yes, put this … Continue reading Backpacking to Reavis Ranch | Superstitions, AZ
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What to pack for the Milford Track
My friend and I recently traveled to the South Island of New Zealand to tackle one of the nine Great Walks scattered throughout the country: the Milford Track. It was an absolutely incredible experience. One that I would (and have) recommend(ed) to everyone. Weather-wise, we were lucky. It didn't rain once in the 4 days … Continue reading What to pack for the Milford Track
Exploring Huchuy Qosqo, Peru
Huchuy Qosqo, or "Little Cuzco" in Quechua, is an Incan archaeological site north of Cusco, Peru that overlooks the Sacred Valley and the town of Lamay. It is inaccessible by road, therefore access requires either a hike up from Lamay (~3 hours), or a from Cusco ( ~5 - 7 hours; the way that we took - detailed here). Huchuy Qusqo is … Continue reading Exploring Huchuy Qosqo, Peru
Backpacking the Inca Trail to Huchuy Qosqo, Peru
When I booked my trip to Peru, I had every intention of doing the 4-day, 3-night Inca trail trek to Machu Picchu. There were guides available for several of the dates that I would be there. It was just a matter of negotiating the price. Or so I thought, until the guides started telling me … Continue reading Backpacking the Inca Trail to Huchuy Qosqo, Peru
The Grand Canyon: Our First Attempt
In December of 2018, my dad and I decided that we were going to set out on a Grand Canyon backpacking adventure. We were going to do the rim-to-rim. So we applied for a permit: May 9 - 11, starting at the North Kaibab trail, ending at Bright Angel on the South Rim. 2 nights … Continue reading The Grand Canyon: Our First Attempt
Kayaking the Black Canyon Water Trail
I read about the Black Canyon Water Trail on Bearfoot Theory's blog and was immediately intrigued. A kayaking trip that drops you at the base of the Hoover Dam? Is this for real? On Memorial Day weekend in 2018, a couple friends and I packed our bags for a 3 day, 2 night trip down … Continue reading Kayaking the Black Canyon Water Trail
Backpacking the Cabin Loop Trail | Mogollon Rim, AZ
The Stats: Trail Name: General Springs trailhead (also known as Fred Haught trail) Distance: 19.5 miles round trip Elevation Loss/Gain: 3,927 feet Difficulty: Moderate Dog Friendliness: the fur babies will love it If you are familiar with Arizona then you know that north of Payson you trade cacti for pine trees, city zoos and gardens … Continue reading Backpacking the Cabin Loop Trail | Mogollon Rim, AZ
7 Tips for Hiking to Havasupai Falls
Memorial Day weekend 2018, a group of 6 of us packed up our bags for what would undoubtedly be a weekend we would never forget: the hike from Hualapai Hilltop into (and a couple miles past) Supai, AZ to Havasupai Falls. We were right. We will also never forget the things that we learned. … Continue reading 7 Tips for Hiking to Havasupai Falls
West Clear Creek Canyoneering | Mogollon Rim, AZ
The Phoenix heat is brutal, as anyone in Arizona between June and October can attest to. Because of that, I decided to head further north, out of the concrete jungle, up to West Clear Creek. The Stats: Trail Name: Point Trail Distance: 4 miles Elevation Gain: -750 feet Difficulty: Difficult steep climb down to the … Continue reading West Clear Creek Canyoneering | Mogollon Rim, AZ
Havasu Canyon – Hiking to Havasupai Falls
On February 1st, 2018, my friend and I set alarms for 6:30am, determined to get a permit to hike to Havasupai Falls this year. Every year, within minutes of going on sale, the permits sell out. For the year. You read that right. We were not going to miss out this time - so we … Continue reading Havasu Canyon – Hiking to Havasupai Falls