Hiking
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Sawtooth Wilderness Guide for Beginners
My Tips for Hiking the Sawtooth Wilderness By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’m Cap Puckhaber, a marketing professional, amateur investor, and part-time blogger. As an avid outdoor enthusiast, I’ve spent years exploring remote backcountry areas, and the Sawtooth Wilderness in the great state of Idaho remains one of my all-time favorite locations. Today, I want…
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Chasing Clicks on Closed Hawaiian Trails
Haiku Stairs and Sacred Falls Trail By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada Hawaiian Trails are known for lush landscapes, pristine beaches, and breathtaking views. These outdoor wonders attract adventurers from all over the world, eager to experience the beauty of the islands firsthand. But in recent weeks, two disturbing incidents have brought the darker side of…
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John Muir Wilderness Guide for Beginners
How to Spend 2-3 Nights in the John Muir Wilderness By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada The John Muir Wilderness (JMW) sits in California’s majestic Sierra Nevada. It offers some of the most stunning and remote backpacking in the United States. This wilderness is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts with its rugged terrain, clear lakes, and…
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Why REI Ended Its Experiences Program
REI’s Experiences Program is Over: Here’s Why and Your Best Alternative By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’m Cap Puckhaber, a marketing professional, amateur investor, blogger and outdoor enthusiast. Today we’ll break down why REI recently ended its popular Experiences program. Why REI’s Decision Matters In a surprising move, REI announced it is ending its Experiences…
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7 Best Dog-Friendly Backpacking Trips in the USA
Best Paces in America to Take your Dog Backpacking By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’m Cap Puckhaber, a marketing professional, amateur investor, part-time blogger and outdoor enthusiast. Today we break down some of the best places in America to take your dog backpacking. Backpacking with your dog is one of the best ways to bond…
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North Cascades National Park Guide
My Top Hikes for North Cascades National Park By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’m Cap Puckhaber, a marketing professional, amateur investor, part-time blogger and outdoor enthusiast. Today we break down my top 4 hikes for North Cascades National Park. These are by far some of my favorites in the entire Pacific Northwest (PNW). North Cascades National…
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Top Parks for Backpacking Eastern U.S.
Exploring the Top National Parks in the Eastern United States By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’m Cap Puckhaber. I’m a marketing professional, amateur investor, part-time blogger, and outdoor enthusiast. Today we break down our top 5 recommendations for hiking and backpacking on the East Coast. When it comes to hiking in the United States, most…
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Are Exoskeletons a Game-Changer for Hiking
Can hiking exoskeletons turn your body into a superhuman e-hiker By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’ve been hiking and backpacking for over 15 years, exploring everything from rugged mountain passes to dense forest trails. Through all these experiences, I’ve learned how much gear shapes not just what we do outdoors, but who can do it…
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Hiking Rescues and Hiker Responsibility
From Social Media Stunts to Search and Rescue Bills By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’m Cap Puckhaber, and I’ve been hiking for over twenty years. As a marketing professional and blogger based in Reno, Nevada, I spend a huge amount of my free time on the trails around Tahoe and the Sierra. I’ve always seen…
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A Hiking Guide to Endurance and Smart Pacing
How to Hike Longer and Farther: Building Stamina and Mastering Trail Time By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada When I first started seriously hitting the trails outside of Reno, Nevada, I quickly realized two things. First, my lungs and legs had a lot of catching up to do. Second, I had no reliable way to gauge…