Imagine waking up to the sound of songbirds. You step out of your tent, take a deep breath of crisp mountain air and stretch out.  Water boiling for a mug of coffee, you sit down on a log and watch the sun rise slowly over an incredible vista.

This can be you if you want it to.  

My name is James and I have put a guide together just for you.  It is the most comprehensive, absolute beginner’s guide to hiking and backpacking.

Benefits from hiking are many.  My favorite is the mental clarity that an occasional outing provides.  Navigating the terrain of a trail puts you squarely in the present moment and that’s a powerful place to be.

Hiking can be an awesome cardio workout and the view from the trail is so much more interesting than the view from your treadmill.

The feeling of accomplishment that comes from finishing a section of trail leads you to the realization that you can do anything you set your mind to.

I’ve seen hiking mend the rifts in relationships between father and son, husband and wife and the priceless outdoor memories created among friends you’ll cherish for the rest of.......