We get this question a lot: What exactly is a āhobnailā? And fair enough ā itās not a word you hear every day. (Unless youāre into vintage military gear or 19th-century shoe repair.) When we named our company Hobnail Trekking Co., we werenāt trying to be cryptic or...
“The WHAT Islands? Never heard of it.” This is a common response when I mention the Faroe Islands to my American friends, and to no fault of their own. The Faroes are a mysterious place that most of us know very little about ā which makes it extremely cool...
The word āadventureā gets thrown around a lot in our industry. Itās even in the name ā āadventure travel.ā We must be careful not to lose sight of what adventure actually is. Merriam Webster defines it as āan undertaking usually involving danger and unknown risksā 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:Ā Ā I am a...
If youāve ever gone on a hike wearing a basic cotton T-shirt, you probably learned the hard way that not all fabrics are created equal ā especially when, after a long uphill slog, your sweat-soaked shirt becomes a cold, heavy, clammy, hypothermia-inducing garment that...
Register to win a $100 REI gift card to be drawn Saturday, June 14, 2025. By registering, you'll also receive ourĀ Weekly Trekking Tidbits email. Written by Hobnail owner Mark Johnson, this email provides valuable insight into destination villages, cultures, food, and history, as well as tips on trekking, hiking, and general travel. Mark will also let you know about any upcoming specials and new destinations.
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