Main Facts: The Scope of the Expedition From late April to early June of this year, long-distance trekkers Kate “Swept Away” Pickett and the author […]
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Conquering the Elements: A Technical Retrospective on the 2023 Iceland Traverse
In late summer 2023, experienced backpackers Kate “Swept Away” Pickett and I embarked on a rigorous expedition across Iceland, encompassing two distinct yet equally challenging […]
The Fire and the Footpath: An Epic Traverse of Iceland’s Untamed Interior
Traversing Iceland on foot is widely considered one of the Nordic region’s ultimate tests of endurance and spirit. It is a coast-to-coast journey that demands […]
Surviving the Elements: A Technical Deep-Dive into the 2023 Iceland North-to-South Traverse
In late summer 2023, an ambitious expedition took two seasoned hikers—Kate “Swept Away” Pickett and myself—across the rugged, unforgiving terrain of Iceland. The journey was […]
The Southern Utah Traverse: An 800-Mile Odyssey Through the Red Rock Wilderness
In a remarkable feat of endurance and exploration, long-distance hikers and outdoor enthusiasts Kate "Swept Away" Pickett and the author (The Hiking Life) have successfully […]
Into the Fire and Ice: A Comprehensive Analysis of a North-to-South Iceland Traverse
In late summer 2023, experienced thru-hiker and outdoor author Kate "Swept Away" Pickett and her partner embarked on an ambitious expedition across Iceland. Their journey […]
Into the Arctic Crucible: A Comprehensive Review of the 2023 Iceland Traverse
In the late summer of 2023, experienced backpackers Kate "Swept Away" Pickett and the author embarked on an ambitious expedition across Iceland. Their journey was […]
The Southern Utah Traverse: A 800-Mile Odyssey Through Red Rock Wilderness
In an ambitious test of endurance and navigational prowess, veteran long-distance hikers Kate "Swept Away" Pickett and the author successfully completed an 800-mile (1,287 km) […]
The Southern Utah Traverse: An 800-Mile Odyssey Through Geological Time
From late April to early June 2025, veteran long-distance hikers Kate "Swept Away" Pickett and her companion completed a monumental 800-mile (1,287 km) trek across […]
