Our “Featured Hobnailers” series spotlights past and upcoming Hobnail trekkers. In this episode, we interview Ed Leist of Bel Air, Maryland. Along with his wife, Samantha, and their daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Dylan Sweeney, Ed completed our...
When youāre headed into the mountains on a trek, your gear becomes part of your body. Your backpack isnāt just a containerāitās a critical tool for comfort, efficiency, and injury prevention. Understanding the physics behind packing can dramatically affect your...
Our “Featured Hobnailers” series spotlights past and upcoming Hobnail trekkers. In this episode, we interview Jeff and Patricia Stewart of Monteagle, Tennessee. The Stewarts completed our Peruvian Odyssey in September of 2023. Q: Where do you live? What...
Speaking as someone who is perfectly in the middle of this age range, I feel that I can make this statement with confidence: Adventure travel is the perfect reward for professionals and retirees ages 50-70. Sure, golf and pickleball are great everyday activities for...
Sometimes, we over-complicate things. Itās just human nature, I guess. Cooking? Over-complicated. Throw it in a pan and cook it over medium heat until itās done. Politics? Over-complicated. Use the common sense God gave you. Driving? Over-complicated. Drive the speed...
Our “Featured Hobnailers” series spotlights past and upcoming Hobnail trekkers. In this episode, we interview Christanne Kurtz of San Diego, California. Christanne is tackling Nepal’s Everest Base Camp + Gokyo Lakes Extension, April 14 – May 3,...
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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