Blog | Better Hiker

Should You Use AI to Plan a Hike? The Mount Shasta Rescue Is a Warning

Tips, Tricks and Guides, Trail Knowledge | 0

Can you trust ChatGPT or Gemini to plan a hike? A recent Mount Shasta rescue—and my own AI test—show why hikers should verify critical trail information.

Outdoor Gatekeeping Is Not Conservation

Outdoor Stories, Tips, Tricks and Guides, Trail Knowledge | 0

Outdoor gatekeeping isn’t the same as conservation. Here’s why teaching visitors to recreate responsibly does more to protect wild places.

Pioneer Cabin Trail: Hiking One of the Best Trails Near Sun Valley, Idaho

Adventure Travel, Hiking Guides | 0

Hike the Pioneer Cabin Trail near Sun Valley, Idaho, with firsthand details on difficulty, elevation, weather, the historic cabin, and what to expect.

Is Sun Valley, Idaho Worth Visiting in Summer?

Adventure Travel, Travel Guides | 0

Sun Valley, Idaho offers great hiking, running, biking, and mountain scenery, but it isn’t cheap. Here’s my take after exploring the area in summer.

Lems Waterproof Boulder Boot Long-Term Review: Years of Testing

Gear Reviews, Hiking / Backpacking, Travel Gear, Walking | 0

A long-term review of the original Lems Waterproof Boulder Boot after years of walking and hiking, plus how the newer Grip Waterproof improves traction.

3 Best Places to Run in Portland, Oregon for First-Time Visitors

Adventure Travel, Running Guides | 0

Visiting Portland? Discover 3 of the best places to run in Portland, Oregon, including scenic waterfront routes, Forest Park trails, and Mt. Tabor.

The 10 Most Walkable Streets in Honolulu, Hawaii

Adventure Travel, Urban Walking Guides | 0

Discover the 10 most walkable streets in Honolulu, from Waikīkī and Kakaʻako to Chinatown, downtown, Diamond Head, and Kaimukī.

Astral Designs Loyak AC Water Shoe Review

Gear Reviews, More Outdoor Gear, Walking | 0

Designed as a water shoe first-and-foremost, the Loyak AC is top-tier footwear for SUPs and kayaks, but can it get you from your car to the shoreline?