To hike or not to hike? A question facing outdoor enthusiasts during the pandemic.

My 28th birthday is coming up on Sunday, which was supposed to be the culmination of months of planning for a three-night backpacking trip on the Lost Coast of northern California. Reserve permits? Check. Hire shuttle service? Check. Book flights to SFO? Check. Inventory gear? Calculate tide-sensitive hiking windows? Test water filtration tools? Check. Check. … Continue reading To hike or not to hike? A question facing outdoor enthusiasts during the pandemic.