by Collin Stuart Chambers
A LOVE LETTER TO TREKKING POLES Your third and fourth legs (and how they can save your life!) If you’ve ever watched someone glide confidently down a rocky descent while you white-knuckled your way through it like a baby giraffe on an ice rink, there’s a...
by Collin Stuart Chambers
THE TREKKING UMBRELLA: A LOVE STORY (WITH TANTRUMS) I love an ultralight trekking umbrella. I have carried one far longer than the current trend, having paid a hefty price years ago for one of the original Norwegian-made beauties, complete with a carbon frame and what...
by Collin Stuart Chambers
I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be speaking at Appalachian Trail Days in Damascus, Virginia this Saturday! My talk, “Techniques and Tips for Pain-Free Hiking,” is happening Saturday, May 16th from 4:45-5:45pm in the Old Mill Conference Room....
by Collin Stuart Chambers
Nobody talks about this, but most falls on trail are completely preventable… and the fix has nothing to do with your boots or age or muscle mass. Balance is not a physical gift. It’s a practice. During my first long-season as a Ridgerunner on the...
by Collin Stuart Chambers
Walking in the depths of winter is to experience life in a cycle of quiet, peaceful slumber. The gilded glow of the winter sun streams dimly through windswept trees. The air is crisp and still… As we intuitively listen for the faint whispers of the Wild Wood. In...
by Collin Stuart Chambers
I was honored to have eight incredible women accompany me on the trek of a lifetime in the Annapurna region. Everyone did fantastic and an unforgettable adventure was had by all. We began our journey by visiting several sacred sites in the colorful capital city of...
