hursday evening means it's time for my favorite weekly ritual: staring at trail maps and convincing myself that this is the one that's going to be an easy walk. 😆 After browsing a few options, I've s...

On survival, the trail, and what remains.

Slovakia's national trail stops a hundred kilometres short of the country's own eastern end. Here is what is in those hundred kilometres, and why they went back in.

Unparalleled hiking describes a hiking experience that stands out because of its exceptional scenery, challenging terrain, solitude, wildlife, cultural significance, or sense of adventure. It does not necessarily mean the hardest or longest hike. Instead, it refers to a trail experience that feels unusually memorable and rewarding, answering the question of what is unparalleled hiking. For some hikers, that might mean walking through an alpine landscape with dramatic mountain views.

A creek where the noise first stopped.