Hiker Musings 5
Finding the right hiking boots – in depth analysis
As I sit in my comfy armchair and reminisce, I can almost hear my friend Pete’s ecstatic voice resonating in my head: “We gotta do this James, come on!” “This” was referring to hiking one of the most challenging trails of the Swiss Alps. It starts from a place called “Fierst” and ends at Platte […]
6 reasons why using trekking poles is a must
The more you hike the greater the chance that you’ll meet characters who will tell you that hiking and trekking poles are for sissies. Before you go BraveHeart on your joints, take a moment and think about what this conversation would look like if you had it with your knees or ankles. You should absolutely […]
Prepare for your hike like a Pro – 8 Essential Tips
If there’s anything you can be sure of when planning a hike, it’s that it will almost never go as planned. So, let’s make a concise list of good hiking habits that will prepare you for the unplanned. For experienced hikers this guide might read as boring, but for a beginner and a hiker with […]
A hiker’s guide to JOY – part 2
The sweet freedom When you get from a dusty trails to a roaring river that’s threatening to “pull the carpet” underneath you at any moment suddenly thinking about the fact that your girlfriend hasn’t called in two days and her colleague from work has a six pack like Leonidas in “300” seems ridiculous. I am […]
A hiker’s guide to JOY – part 1
Taking a step back from the mouse race I was sitting in a coffee shop that gloomy autumn day giving life lessons to my friend Ivan who was in need. I was sharing my wisdom about “living in the moment” and finding happiness in the simple things in life. Then I went home and re-started […]