by hikerevangelinafrank | Sep 9, 2022 | Travel Adventures
The Zpacks Vertice (men’s / women’s) is one of the lightest rain jackets available. This featherweight shell provides excellent coverage, is incredibly breathable, and is surprisingly durable for how light it is. It’s on the spendy side, but if you want the best...
by hikerevangelinafrank | Sep 7, 2022 | Travel Adventures
Summer is nearing an end, but here at CleverHiker we’re approaching one of our favorite times to get outside and explore. Fall brings cooler weather, fewer crowds and less bugs on the trail. It’s also one of the best times to get great gear on the cheap. One of...
by hikerevangelinafrank | Sep 7, 2022 | Travel Adventures
The Colorado Trail (CT) stretches across the Rocky Mountain Range from Denver to Durango. It takes you through some of the country’s highest elevations, most stunning scenery, and most temperamental weather. From the flower-filled alpine meadows of the Sawatch...
by hikerevangelinafrank | Sep 7, 2022 | Travel Adventures
Hiking has been gaining more and more popularity recently but it also has a proud history. People have been walking on two legs much longer than hiking has existed. Some of the reasons why are sometimes surprising. In this post, we therefore outline a brief history of...
by hikerevangelinafrank | Aug 28, 2022 | Travel Adventures
At the moment, hikers can expect a special gift in nature: the prospect of finding wild herbs and turning them into homemade delicacies. Anyone who knows which wild herbs are edible and how to recognize them can enjoy a flood of high-quality organic foods. And...