My Favorite Birthday Hike – Hiking the Manitou Incline

Looking for a mental and physical challenge? Consider the Manitou Incline in Colorado. This steep hike, with its 2,744 stairs and...

Hiking in the East Versus the West: An East Coaster’s Perspective

What area has better hiking: the West or the East? Aimee grew up on the East Coast before moving to Utah in 2020. After living in...

Backpacking the Zion Traverse

Looking to do the Zion Traverse? Check out WHS co-founder Cindy Vance's pro tips on securing campsites, caching & filtering...

Hiking Pikes Peak on the Barr Trail

Pikes Peak is one of the most famous 14ers. Although there are multiple ways to reach the summit, including by car and railroad,...

Guide to Backpacking in Yosemite National Park – Part 2

With so many different trailheads, trip lengths, and sections of Yosemite to explore, it can be a little overwhelming to plan a...

Guide to Backpacking in Yosemite National Park – Part 1

Yosemite National Park is well known as one of the most beautiful US National Parks and well, one of the busiest. To beat summer...

Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk: A Journey around the Lakes, through the Dales, and across the Moors of Northern England

Back in April 2023, my friend Kari and I journeyed through diverse landscapes on England's Coast to Coast, tackling challenges...

How to Win an Elusive Permit for the Wave

Coyote Buttes North is in the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness area and is known for having some of the most visually...

4 Beautiful Hikes to Explore Near Moab

I spent 4 days in March touring the Moab area. Over the course of those days, I completed 4 beautiful hikes in Moab, enjoying the...