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A solo hiker bounds down a rocky trail.

In Praise of Solo Hiking

There’s something about solitude. Time alone to be with your thoughts and mull over your dreams offers space for recharging, personal growth, inspiration, inner...
Three people wave at the camera against a mountain backdrop

My Father’s 7 Days 

With only seven days of vacation each year, my dad chooses to spend every single one of them backpacking. This tradition began long before I was born. He hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in sections over 32 years as he only had the seven-day window each time.