We are headed out to San Diego for our friend’s wedding over Labor Day weekend, so a group of us decided to extend the trip and add the adventure of hiking Mt. Whitney to the itinerary. Permits are required year-round to hike Mt. Whitney to prevent overuse of the trail. The Forest Service issues a …
The weather while you are hiking the Inca Trail can be wildly unpredictable. The best way to prepare for your trek is to make sure you have appropriate clothing and gear. In our experience the best way to dress is in layers, as it can be very chilly in the morning and evenings, while during …
Read more “What to Pack for Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu”
So you are interested in visiting Machu Picchu, what a truly unique experience to be able to journey along a 500+ year old trail and stumble upon Incan ruins carved into the side of the mountains. This trip was a big bucket list hike for us, and all I can say, is wow, it was …
Read more “Everything You Need to Know Before Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu”
Each year, on the weekend closest to September 11th, the NH hiking community continues an act of remembrance and patriotism in response to the horrific terrorist attacks that took place in the United States on September 11, 2001, with a tribute of flying the American flag atop all 48 four-thousand foot and higher mountains in …
Prepare to enjoy the Winter: Gaining the confidence to feel you are ready to go on a winter hike in NH can sometimes feel like a daunting task, but we promise it is not as bad as it seems. Below we will outline some winter hiking equipment recommendations and simple tips to help build your …
Welcome to Hike Onward. As part of our New Year’s resolution, my Husband Mark and I decided that we wanted to start a blog to document our hikes as well as post relevant information so others can enjoy all the mountains have to offer just as much as we do! We will provide comprehensive trail information, …
