For centuries, pilgrims have walked the Camino de Santiago across northern Spain, seeking spiritual renewal, cultural connection, or simply a beautiful long-distance trek. The traditional route — called the Camino Francés — runs nearly 500 miles from...
The word “adventure” gets thrown around a lot in our industry. It’s even in the name — “adventure travel.” We must be careful not to lose sight of what adventure actually is. Merriam Webster defines it as “an undertaking usually involving danger and unknown risks” and...
Our “Featured Hobnailers” series spotlights past and upcoming Hobnail trekkers. In this episode, we interview Kip Newton of Asheville, N.C. Kip tackled the Everest Base Camp Classic trek back in March of 2024. Q: What is/was your occupation? A: I am a...
If you’ve ever gone on a hike wearing a basic cotton T-shirt, you probably learned the hard way that not all fabrics are created equal — especially when, after a long uphill slog, your sweat-soaked shirt becomes a cold, heavy, clammy, hypothermia-inducing garment that...
Our “Featured Hobnailers” series spotlights past and upcoming Hobnail trekkers. In this episode, we interview Luis Prieto of Palm Beach, Florida. Luis tackled the Everest Base Camp Classic trek as part of Hobnail’s inaugural group back in April 2018....
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