Hey there, I’m Oscar. If you are reading this, you are probably planning a trip into the great outdoors. You might be staring at your closet right now. You are holding a pair of everyday running shoes in one hand and heavy hiking shoes in the other. You are wondering which one is actually better … Read more
Figuring out what to pack can feel like a puzzle when you’re planning a hike. But asking “what do you need for hiking” is the first step to making sure your…
I remember coming off the back half of a ridge descent in Shenandoah National Park feeling like someone had filled my calves with wet cement. My boots felt right. My pack was dialed in. But my legs — especially from the knee down — were shot. A friend I was hiking with that day pulled … Read more