“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”
– Steve Jobs
A life worth living.
We believe that life should be about living the dream, not dreaming about living. We seek to live simpler, to consume less and focus on what really matters. For us, it means living as sustainably as possible in a way that does not require trading too much of our time for money while doing the things we love. We love hiking, running and climbing mountains. We find that time in nature is a great way to silence the mind allowing time for some reflection and contemplation—and it is about freedom. The longer time out disconnected from society the better. One reason we are really passionate about long-distance thru-hiking.
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Long-distance hiking
Thru-hiking simply means continuously hiking a long-distance trail from end to end.
Hiking a long-distance trail demands focus and determination. While it is a lot of hard work we feel that it gives us a better perspective on life in return. It is a form of active meditation, and for us, there is no better way to achieve mindfulness. You fall into a meditative rhythm where life becomes simpler. Your job is to eat, sleep, walk—repeat. For months! There is a bit more minimalistic approach to gear and more focus on distance when you are out on really long trails. Mainly because you value traveling light, but you soon realize how few things you actually need. Long-distance hiking differs from “regular” hiking in the sense that while it is still a great physical achievement, it is more a mental and logistical game.
Long-distance trails
Completed thru-hikes
Planned thru-hikes
Some of our favorite gear
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