Why did I start a Hiker Safety Instagram Account and Hiker Safety website?  Back in 2016 a close family friend went missing on the PCT.  Kris “Sherpa” Fowler set out like most of us that go on long distance hikes to achieve a …

Recently out on a day hike on the Mountains To Sea Trail at Stone Mountain State Park I started thinking about hiker safety and stopped on the trail to see if anyone had a Hiker Safety account on Instagram. I was surprised to see the account was o…

John Muir Trail Gear List (Summer 2021): ULA Circuit  Trash Compactor Bag  Lite AF - Fanny Pack Spot Gen 4 Headlamp - Nitecore NU 32 550  Whistle - Fox 40  Safety Bandana  Tent - MSR Hubba  Western Mountainee…

"Jester" Day Hike Gear List: Pack - ULA Photon (35L)  Lite AF - Fanny Pack Whistle - Fox 40  General Purpose Safety Vest  Spot Gen 4 Katadyn BeFree Water Filter (1.0L) Platypus 2.0 - Water Bladder (2) 1 liter water bottles w…