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Henry David Thoreau once observed, “The man who goes alone can start today; but he who travels with another must wait until that other is ready, and it may be a long time before they get off.” Now, over 150 years later, so many contemporary travelers are planning and embarking on their own adventures that…
Hi Dave Thank you for organizing such an amazing trip. We truly had a blast with Karne – loved loved loved her. There was nothing I would recommend improving on – some of the best days were had on this trek together!! I loved the small group and the fully alive energy of this group. …
Is there anything people do for fun that is more disagreeably named than backpacking? Loading weight on one’s back and lugging it up long slopes, not to mention the chafing straps, blisters, dreary food, getting lost… “Backpacking vacation” sounds like the ultimate oxymoron. So how is it that backpacking trips are so popular?…
If you are a regular hiker or backpacker or kayaker who frequently heads out to wilderness trails you may be somewhat bewildered that the world has given a name to your activity – adventure travel. There is now even an Adventure Travel Trade Association with over 1000 members to help folks find the roads less…
Few words stir the soul quite like “desert oasis.” And there is no desert oasis in the Southwest comparable to the legendary beauty of Havasu Falls inside the Grand Canyon. The waters of Havasu Creek plunge 90 feet through craggy red rocks into magical turquoise pools. Stands of green cottonwoods fill out the Eden-like desertscape.…
By Samantha Jones Always plan ahead. Now repeat after me – always plan ahead! Planning for the Best AND the Worst No matter what your hiking experience may be, you must be cautious. There many trails in the Grand Canyon ranging in difficulty from beginner to expert. Even if you consider yourself an experienced, it…
