We get this question a lot: What exactly is a “hobnail”? And fair enough — it’s not a word you hear every day. (Unless you’re into vintage military gear or 19th-century shoe repair.) When we named our company Hobnail Trekking Co., we weren’t 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 — which makes it extremely cool...
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...
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