How to plan your first solo overnight, step by step
Your first night out alone is mostly a planning problem, not a bravery one. Here’s the exact process I use, from picking a spot to the 2 a.m. noises.
How-to
Outdoor skills and how-to guides
Plain, step-by-step guides to the skills that make a trip go well: planning, navigation, camping and staying warm.
How to read contour lines before you leave the house
Ten minutes with the contour lines will tell you more about tomorrow’s walk than any app. Here’s how to read them, in plain words, with no jargon.
The Sunday letter
A long read for Sunday morning, and a small trip for the weekend.
One long read, one small trip you could do this month, and the kit I’d actually buy again. Every other Sunday, free.