Timothy Carlson
When recreating in the great outdoors, there are several risk factors that are not as commonly found in an urban environment. To stay safe, an outdoor adventurer must learn what these are, and how to protect oneself. One such risk … Read more
Are you planning a rock climbing road trip? Finally taking the time to visit all those dream climbing destinations? A road trip is a cheap, fun way to explore the country, and travel to the best crags around. Get some … Read more
Rock Climbing in Flagstaff, Arizona Update July 29, 2019: The July, 2019 Museum Fire has consumed many acres of National Forest land on the San Francisco Peaks, Mt. Elden, and the Dry Lake Hills. Until fire officials can asses damage, … Read more
Top 10 Hiking Trails in Flagstaff, Arizona Update 7/29/2019: The July, 2019 Museum Fire has consumed many acres of National Forest land on the San Francisco Peaks, The Dry Lake Hills, and Mt. Elden. As a result, many of the hiking … Read more
Update 1/12/2020: It appears that this pack is no longer being made. If you’re looking for a similar (and cheaper) pack, check out our review of the REI Flash 22 Hiking Daypack! Gossamer Noun 1. A Film of Cobwebs Floating … Read more
10 Signs that You Have a Bad Belayer In the sport of Rock Climbing, the belayer holds a sacred responsibility. The focus is always on the leader, but rarely on the belayer. Yet, the belayer is always there, patiently upholding … Read more
Misty Mountain Custom Harness Review: Continuing the Search for the Perfect Harness Here in the high plateau country of the American Southwest, the staff at Hike The Planet! are often too busy tapping away at their keyboards to actually get … Read more
Trad for Dirtbag Climbers: Building a Traditional Climbing Rack on a Tight Budget Disclaimer: Some of the links embedded below are Affiliate Links. If you click on them, and buy something, I get a juicy commission. It is a mutually … Read more
The only time that I have ever felt like I was being watched, I was. A late September moonless night found us walking through a narrow drainage. An hour ago, we had almost broken up. The tears had dried, and … Read more
Ten Great College Majors for Outdoor Lovers If you’re reading this, you have probably stumbled upon my humble blog because we share a love of the outdoors. We want to hike, climb, and travel in the wilderness. For many, the … Read more