Hidden Gems of the High Desert

Hidden Gems of the High Desert

The American Southwest is home to some of the most incredible natural wonders on the planet. I recently spent time roaming the high desert of the Colorado Plateau hoping to see as much of the area as I could. I had two main goals for the trip: To visit some of the...
Fun on Colorado’s Four Pass Loop

Fun on Colorado’s Four Pass Loop

I recently had the chance to spend a few days on the Four Pass Loop in Colorado, an amazing hiking destination that I’ve (somehow) spent very little time. This short, scenic circuit treats hikers to a series of high altitude passes interspersed with alpine lakes, lush...
Soaking Up Some Sun in East Africa

Soaking Up Some Sun in East Africa

It’s been a while since my last post. Things have been busy and I’ve been bouncing around to plenty of new adventures. Unfortunately for the blog, though, I’ve been pouring my creative energies into a different 7Trails project. The new project is not...
Intro to the Big SEKI Loop

Intro to the Big SEKI Loop

The John Muir Trail gets most of the press, but it isn’t the only inspiring distance trail in California’s Sierra Nevadas. For those who have already tackled the JMT or who want the convenience of a circuit hike, the Big SEKI Loop is a perfect option for exploring...
Captain Caffeine and the Couscous Cigarette

Captain Caffeine and the Couscous Cigarette

In the final installment of my Torres del Paine adventure, Austin and I tackle the less-than-imposing John Gardner pass, experience the wonders of the world’s most popular drug, and forget how to stop hiking. Check out Part 1 and Part 2 for more about this epic...