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My adventure began unexpectedly during a visit to a friend in Nepal. With no prior experience in major hikes or treks, we impulsively decided to tackle the Mt. Everest base camp—because why not choose the world’s highest peak for your first trek? We headed into town, bought backpacks and supplies without much idea of what we truly needed, and set off the next day.

When asked if we needed a guide, we figured we could just wing it (which we did) and set out completely clueless. Near the top, as snow covered the previous footprints, a guide might have been useful—but with a bit of luck, we managed to find our way.

After the trek, we found ourselves stranded in Lukla for two weeks due to poor flying conditions. Those days turned into one of the best experiences of my life—we made friends with locals, slept on pool tables, bartended, and watched the same movies over and over. It was an adventure I’ll never forget.

(Actually me in the image)

After a six-month backpacking adventure around Southern Asia (because who doesn’t do that these days?), my friend and I wrapped things up in Japan. Naturally, we decided to cap off the trip with a spontaneous hike up Mt. Fuji. We didn’t plan for this, so we strolled into town, grabbed whatever supplies we could find, and hopped on a bus halfway up the mountain.

We opted for the overnight hike to catch the sunrise at the summit. True to our Canadian roots, I rocked a muscle shirt and shorts while everyone else was bundled up in winter gear. Bad call. With only a sweater and pants as backup, we were freezing at the top. We ended up huddling on a bathroom floor, desperately waiting for the sun to save us from hypothermia.

To celebrate our survival, we shotgunned a beer at the summit—totally oblivious to the fact that this was a sacred hike for the locals. The dirty looks we got were enough to teach us that sometimes, a little cultural awareness goes a long way!

As you might’ve gathered from my two hiking stories, I was woefully unprepared for both adventures. While things worked out in the end, I realized how quickly those unforgettable memories could have turned into something far less enjoyable. That’s why I created this website—to help others be better prepared while still looking great on their adventures.

Sure, going in unprepared makes for some wild stories, but it’s not always the safest route. My goal is to equip you with the knowledge and gear you need so that you can confidently take on any trek. And for those on the fence about taking the plunge, I say go for it! If I could do it, so can you.