Posts by Kelly Snavely
Ditch the Waterproofing. 3 Reasons to Hike Water Ready.
Nothing ruins a hike faster than issues with moisture. Inclement weather, river crossings and sweat while thru-hiking come with the territory. Prepping for that moisture will save you some serious…
Read MoreUPDATED: Let Your Voice Be Heard: National Park Fee Increase
UPDATED: Let Your Voice Be Heard: National Park Fee Increase National Park Service UPDATE 4/12/18: Your voice and the voice of over 100,000 others who provided comments opposing the fee…
Read MoreHeads-up, Hikers: What’s Next for National Monuments?
Next up for potential National Monument shrinkage are Cascade-Siskiyou in Oregon, Gold Butte in Nevada, the Pacific Remote Islands, and Rose Atoll. I’ll focus on the former two since those…
Read More5 Reasons You Should Consider Section Hiking
I used to dream of thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. In these visions, I’d duck out of my everyday responsibilities for five months, give or take, to embark on what…
Read MoreGreat Hiking Trails Around the World
Choosing the trails to be included in Great Hiking Trails of the World was a little like choosing the “world’s best foods.” I based this book on 18,000 miles of my own…
Read MoreTake the 5 R’s of sustainability to the trail.
1) Rethink your consumption. In the long haul, higher quality, more expensive gear will last longer, perform better and leave a smaller footprint than cheaply made items that get thrown…
Read MoreGiving Back Abroad
The journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step, and it is much further to Torres del Paine, Patagonia. From the San Francisco Bay Area, it requires more than…
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