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Your Guide to the Pacaya Volcano Hike In Guatemala
The Pacaya volcano hike in Guatemala is the perfect half-day hiking adventure. Set foot on lava fields and admire the views on an active vol
Mar 187 min read


Backpacking San Jacinto: A Terrific Weekend Trip in Southern California
Are you looking for a great overnight backpacking trip in Southern California? Look no further than Mount San Jacinto!
Sep 9, 20247 min read


Ultra-Trail Drakensberg: GCU65 Race Report
Inspirational mountains and challenging hills make for an epic trail running adventure in South Africa
May 21, 20249 min read


2024 Tarawera Ultra Trail 50k Race Report
Because a chance to run on these gorgeous trails is worth the trip! Well hello there! After a bit of time travel (aka, crossing the...
Feb 24, 20249 min read


Race Review: Woodside Ramble 50k
Challenging, but at least you're distracted by a beautiful day in the woods! Woodside Ramble Vital Statistics: Location: Woodside, CA...
Jan 24, 20247 min read

Overwhelmed and obsessed: a novice backpacker prepares for the John Muir Trail
Preparing for a thru hike of the John Muir Trail as a new backpacker is overwhelming. Researching gear and skills can become an obsession!
Aug 27, 20237 min read


Beach Running in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Over time, I’ve figured out that when I’m traveling, there are only a few things I need to make me feel centered and like “myself”. The...
Aug 27, 20235 min read


What to Expect when Hiking Rucu Pichincha
originally posted February 4, 2019 Like any spontaneous traveler, I did virtually no research on Ecuador before I decided to come here...
Aug 27, 20236 min read


Climbing Cotopaxi: an Honest Tale
Because the cool photos don't tell the whole story Volcán Cotopaxi- the story behind the story Three months ago when I was in Ecuador, I...
Jun 10, 20199 min read


5 Things to Consider When Running Abroad
Because it's often quite a bit different than running at home. Happy Global Running Day! Running is one of my greatest passions, so...
Jun 5, 20185 min read
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