It is that time of the year again! It is mid December and Christmas is around the corner. It is the season of giving, so here are 10 great holiday gifts for the backpacker, hiker and outdoors-loving person in your life. Friends and family will surely be delighted to receive any of these thoughtful holiday gifts! 1. Osprey […]
Archives for December 2015
The Bridge of the Gods from the book Wild by Cheryl Strayed
If you’ve read the book Wild by Cheryl Strayed or seen the namesake movie, you likely remember the iconic bridge with the poetic name where Cheryl’s thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) ends after a 94-day trek and 1,100 miles. Aptly named “The Bridge of the Gods“, this glorious white metal bridge stands amidst a backdrop of […]
Celebrating Diwali the Festival of Lights also known as Deepavali
Lighting earthen lamps is an essential part of the festival Diwali (also known in South India as Deepavali) is the Festival of Lights, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. My childhood memories of this grand festival involve getting up in the wee hours of dawn when all was quiet and pitch dark outside, massaging oil into my […]