HOB-blog
Scary logistics? We got you.
Let's address the elephant in the room: planning an overseas adventure holiday can be daunting and downright scary, especially if you've never done it before. In fact, most people simply give up before they ever book a trip; they just feel like it's too much of a...
How we choose our treks
When Holly and I first conceived of Hobnail Trekking back in the fall of 2016, we quite literally had no clue that it would become what it is today. Back then, we developed the idea around a single partnership created by a chance encounter with a Nepali Sherpa in...
Take it from Harry — The time is now
Committing to an expensive, two-week-long overseas trekking adventure can be a bit daunting; I get it. Back in 2016, when Holly and I made the decision to book Everest Base Camp for 18 months later, we had absolutely no clue how we would pay for the trip or how our...
Devilish beauty along the Peaks of the Balkans trail
By Oliver SmithReprinted from Lonely PlanetFebruary 28, 2020 Make your way to the remote borders of Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo to set foot in a once-forbidden mountain wilderness where, today, walkers are warmly welcomed. God took six days to create the...
4 Critical Tips For Mental Toughness in Trekking
When planning a long-distance trek, it's natural to consider physical fitness first. After all, propelling yourself up and down rough terrain over multiple miles is no easy task, so you obviously have to be ready. But what about mental toughness? It's an element that...
Why you should never wait for the ‘right time’ to travel
As you would expect, the adventure travel industry has been all but shut down since the appearance of COVID in the spring of 2020. For the first year or so, the world essentially freaked out, crawled inside itself, and hid under the covers. Here we are two years...
The Ultimate Guide to Merino Wool
By Paul Ronto Reprinted from runrepeat.com Technical gear is made from dozens of materials and fibers. It’s dyed, woven, and sewn into millions of pieces of clothing designed to keep us comfortable while we play, train, and explore. We all have probably heard the...
11 amazing Reasons Why Adventure Travel should be a priority for you
The concept of "adventure travel" is a relatively recent trend that is gaining in popularity among Americans. It is loosely defined as a trip to an exotic locale where at least part of your agenda involves physical activity like hiking, climbing, scuba diving, or...
The Fiery Gizzard Trail: Certa Mors
Originally published October 2017 In March, Holly and I will fly around the world and check out Mt. Everest with our own eyes. It will be our first time in Nepal, and probably, the maiden voyage of Hobnail Trekking Co. The fact that it's only about five months away...
