Field Journal

Photo from our first AST1 course in 2023

The autumn season is here, and that means snow season in the mountains will begin within the next few weeks, depending on where you are. Now is the time to start thinking about preparing for a safe winter, so here is a quick read to give you some basic information on what you need to know and what gear you should have when traveling in the backcountry when there's snow in the mountains.

Avalanche preparedness and awareness is essential for any winte...

I asked the community for their favorite hiking-related books are so with input from the community, here's a list of hiking-related reading! Note that the write-ups are taken from sources linked below each respective write-up. Why? Because I haven't read any of these yet, so who am I to try to sum up a book I haven't read. :)

Chasing the Smokies Moon: An Audacious 948 Mile Hike - Fueled by Love, Loss, Laughter and Lunacy

Nancy East

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, September 2020. Nan...