Hiking Retrospectives

Getting out on the trail is one my favourite things to do, especially long multi-day hikes. I’ve got into the habbit of reflecting after each adventure, what worked well, what didn’t, potential opportunities or tips I discovered from other more experienced hikers. In software, some agile methods refer to this act as a retrospective and its a powerful way to get better at something. “At regular intervals, the team reflects on how to become more effective, then tunes and adjusts its behavior accordingly” - Agile Manifesto, 2001 ...

February 9, 2025 · 4 min

Hiking pack system

Stacked packing system Inner pack Side pockets Front pocket Options Ditty bag Food Cold soak meal recipes Refried beans Pinto beans Cous Cous Veggies Oil wrap Potato Bomb Rice Bomb Oatmeal Cereal Useful resources Lessons learned April 2021 November 2021 Over the last year I have been experimenting with reducing the weight of my hiking pack when out on track. Reading books on ultralight hiking, has me with some strategies for doing so. ...

May 29, 2021 · 5 min