Beauty on the Trail
While I don’t think anyone who knows me well who would consider me “high maintenance”, I do put forth an effort to look decent enough to prevent scaring small children. When we are on multi-day camping...
View ArticlePreparedness: A Mental Game
Compared to our forefathers, we live an extremely soft existence today. We have amazing health care, food is plentiful and our shelter is second to none. Technology cares for much of our daily needs...
View ArticleAdventurous Gift Guide: Top Ten Gifts for 2015 (plus a bonus gift!)
This is the only gift guide you need for 2015 for the adventurous and outdoorsy people in your life! We have found 10 great items at every price point, tested them, and can guarantee any of them would...
View ArticleTo Carry or Not To Carry…
For years within the backpacking community there has been debate about carrying a firearm on the trail. I myself have struggled with an internal debate both for & against the practice. In all my...
View ArticleHave an adventurous weekend!
What are you doing this weekend? We will be busy with last minute holiday tasks, but can hopefully squeeze in at least a quick hike! Meanwhile, here are some fun links from around the web: Are you as...
View ArticleCounting Down Our Top 3 Memories of 2015
2015 was an amazing year for us at All The Adventures. We got to travel to other parts of the country to pursue our outdoor passions and learn new skills. It was difficult to narrow things down, as...
View ArticleMen’s Trail Pants Review: Arc’teryx, Triple Aught Design, & The North Face
You are ready to hit the trail again and the temperatures have headed south in all but the South. You may be finding yourself with a need to move from shorts to a technical “trail pant” of some type....
View ArticlePreparing to Thru Hike The Narrows
The Narrows is another name for the North Fork of the Virgin River and it is probably the most legendary hike in Zion. National Geographic’s Adventure Magazine rated hiking the Narrows number five in...
View ArticleHave an adventurous weekend!
Happy Friday, everyone! What are you up to this long weekend? We are headed to White Oak Canyon for some hiking to take in the gorgeous waterfalls. We heard the trail is in good condition and there is...
View ArticleTop 5 Reasons to Hike Alone
“Distrusting our capacity to be alone, we too quickly look to others to save us, often from ourselves,” writes Sarvananda in Solitude and Loneliness: A Buddhist View. Hiking alone often gets a bad rap....
View ArticleWater Filtration Options for the Trail
In the backcountry, sleep is a luxury, food is a nicety but water is imperative. When in the wild, one is exposed to the elements and likely exerting themselves in a manner outside the norm. Knowing...
View ArticleIt’s the little things…
It’s the dead of winter here on the East Coast, and we are spending a lot of time planning and daydreaming about our upcoming backpacking season. With so much down time, we have had the opportunity to...
View ArticleHave an adventurous weekend!
The temps are set to rise here in PA and we are excited to get out on the (very muddy) trail! But since we are all still stuck at work for a few more hours, here are some fun links to check out. Our...
View ArticleThe 10 Essentials
Whether you are experienced in the backcountry, or new to hiking, you have probably heard of the 10 essentials. If you haven’t (I didn’t know about them when I first started hiking!), let me clue you...
View ArticleBackpacking on a Budget
Making the leap from day hiking to backpacking is daunting not only in the physical and mental aspect, but can also be financially daunting. Backpacking gear can get very expensive very quickly, but...
View ArticleHave an Adventurous Weekend!
The weather here in the East has taken a wonderful turn this week with temps in the 70’s and lots of much needed sunshine. We’ve been spending lots of time outside. Melanie has been riding, Mike has...
View ArticleEssentials for Multi Day Trips
The transition from day hiking to multi day trips, be it a planned adventure or a preparedness scenario, is somewhat daunting for folks for a number of reasons. An honest assessment of one’s physical...
View ArticleMerrell Phaserbound Boots- Guest Review!
What’s up guys, Joe Hernandez here and I am giving you a little bit of 411 on the Merrell Phaserbound hiking boot. I am a southern California hiker that has been doing it since I was a kid so I hope...
View ArticleGear Review: Cairn Box
Recently we decided to try out Cairn, the monthly delivery that is described as “Outdoor inspiration delivered monthly”. We love trying new gear and are always looking for ways to elevate our hiking...
View ArticleThe countdown to Zion has begun!
In just 16 days, we will be arriving at Zion National Park for our next big adventure. As you can imagine, we are in full planning mode. We wanted to give a brief rundown of the types of things we are...
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