Ray Jardine is most commonly referred to as the father of ultralight backpacking. His contributions to hiking, backpacking, camping, kayaking & other venues of outdoor activities have been limitless. For decades, Ray & his wife Jenny have tirelessly explored the world, building their own gear & constantly seeking ways to improve upon their own ideas. …
Category Archive: long distance hiking
Dec 30
The Hiking Life Is A Disciplined Life
“The ultimate challenge. I hiked to give myself time away from the confines of society in which I found myself. Time to think about what I was doing and where I was going in life.” ~Adam Ticknor, long-distance hiker. Quoted in Long-Distance Hiking: Lessons From The Appalachian Trailby Roland Mueser. The life of a long …