Mondohiking · just getting started
Honest write-ups of routes we've walked. Slow stories from longer trips. Gear that earned its place. No sponsored placements, no algorithm hikes.
More guides and trip reports coming soon — check back often.
Trails
Tysfjord, Norway
Stetind approach hike: 12 km return to the base of Norway's 1392 m granite national mountain above the Tysfjord. Arctic scenery, no technical climbing required.
Romsdal, Norway
Romsdalseggen hike: 10 km ridge above Romsdal valley, 970 m climb. The best hiking trail from the Trollstigen area and Norway's most-photographed valley panorama. Access, difficulty, and logistics guide.
Lofoten, Norway
The classic Lofoten islands hike: 150 km coastal traverse in 8 days. Jagged peaks, white beaches, midnight sun, and planning tips for Norway's most remote long trail.
Trip reports
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania · May 5, 2026
A first-hand account of the Lemosho route Kilimanjaro climb in 7 days - what summit night really feels like, what we would do differently, and what the guide team taught us.
On the trail, somewhere · May 3, 2026
Why we're starting this - what kind of stories we'll tell, what kind of gear we'll write about, and who it's for.
Guides
Hiking with dogs guide: dog-friendly hiking trails, paw care, water planning, heat limits, and Norway's leash law. Practical tips for day hikes and multi-day trips with your dog.
A complete hiking packing list for Norway - what to bring on a hike in summer. What changes for fjord day-hikes vs Hardangervidda traverses, what to skip, and what Norwegian conditions demand.
Lofoten islands hiking and Norway's western fjords are both spectacular but very different. Lofoten is sharp coastal peaks; the fjords are deep valleys. Here's how to choose between them.
Family hiking advice that actually works: distance by age, snack systems that prevent meltdowns, kids hiking shoes and gear, and the one rule that matters on every family hike.
Norway is expensive but predictably so. Here's what a 7-day hiking trip really costs in 2026 - flights, transport, accommodation, food, gear-rental - broken down by tier and region.
Most of Norway's iconic summer trails close in November. But the country has a deep winter-hiking culture if you know which routes still work, what gear changes, and how to read a Norwegian winter forecast.
Gear
Complete sleeping bag liner guide: silk sleeping bag liner vs fleece vs cotton vs thermolite compared by warmth, weight, and packability. Why DNT cabins require one and what to avoid.
Choosing a waterproof hiking jacket: waterproofing ratings explained, hiking rain gear breathability vs. weight, and what features are actually worth paying for.
Shop
A 12 oz enamel-look ceramic mug with the Swahili words 'pole, pole' - slowly, slowly - printed on the side. The phrase that gets you up Kilimanjaro and most other mountains.
An A2 archival print of the Preikestolen trail elevation profile, hand-set on warm paper. Wall art for people who actually walked it.
A heavyweight cotton T-shirt with a subtle topographic-line print across the chest. Made for trail days, designed for after.
New to the site? Read the Norway hiking hub for the full trail and planning index, or find out how we work and credit photography.
