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Preparing You to Hike
We were personal trainers, in a past life, for over 20 years. Hiking was something we used to do on the side until it became our full time passion.
The blending of these two worlds gives us a unique perspective on how to prepare diverse populations to hike the trails they want. From beginners looking to get started to advanced hikers looking to take down their next peak.
We’ve gathered our experiences from hundreds of destinations to help you prepare to explore.
This includes suggestions for each location based on your fitness level as well pictures and detail on what to expect.
Guides to Destinations and National Parks
Our Destination and National Park guides give you sample itineraries for each location including Free Campsites, Epic Hikes and the Best Coffee, Burgers and Beer Around.
Coffee, Burgers and Beer
A perfect day for us is: Coffee. Hike. Burger. Beer
Hiking and exploration are the main focuses of CTH. We will tend however to ramble on about are favorite coffee spots, breweries and burger joints along the way.
Van Life
There are so many intangibles and things you don’t think of until you get on the road. We provide the best tips and resources to make this lifestyle as easy as possible. You’ll find suggestions on who to follow as well as a personalized map of free campsites, water, showers and dumping locations.
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The Best Free Campsites at North Cascades National Park
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The Best Free Campsites in Mt. Hood
by Jason LaChance | August 3, 2022 | Free Campsites | 0 Comments
The Best Free Campsites at North Cascades National Park
by Jason LaChance | July 29, 2022 | Free Campsites, National Parks | 0 Comments
The Best Free Campsites at Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor
by Jason LaChance | July 29, 2022 | Free Campsites, National Parks | 0 Comments
The Best Free Campsites in Morro Bay, CA
by Jason LaChance | July 26, 2022 | Free Campsites | 0 Comments
The 9 Best Hikes in Bend Oregon for All Levels
by Jason LaChance | October 15, 2021 | Bend, Oregon, Hikes | 0 Comments
The 9 Best Free Campsites in Bend, Oregon
by Jason LaChance | October 15, 2021 | Bend, Oregon, Free Campsites | 0 Comments
Van Life in Bend, OR
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Apps to Find the Perfect Free Campsite
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Van Life in Sedona
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The Best Free Campsites in Mt. Hood
by Jason LaChance | August 3, 2022 | Free Campsites | 0 Comments
The Best Free Campsites at North Cascades National Park
by Jason LaChance | July 29, 2022 | Free Campsites, National Parks | 0 Comments
The Best Free Campsites at Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor
by Jason LaChance | July 29, 2022 | Free Campsites, National Parks | 0 Comments
The Best Free Campsites in Morro Bay, CA
by Jason LaChance | July 26, 2022 | Free Campsites | 0 Comments
The 9 Best Hikes in Bend Oregon for All Levels
by Jason LaChance | October 15, 2021 | Bend, Oregon, Hikes | 0 Comments
The 9 Best Free Campsites in Bend, Oregon
by Jason LaChance | October 15, 2021 | Bend, Oregon, Free Campsites | 0 Comments
Van Life in Bend, OR
by jasonlachance | October 14, 2021 | Bend, Oregon, Road Life, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Apps to Find the Perfect Free Campsite
by jasonlachance | April 11, 2021 | Free Campsites, Van Life | 0 Comments
Van Life in Sedona
by jasonlachance | April 11, 2021 | Destinations | 0 Comments
The Best Free Campsites in Mt. Hood
by Jason LaChance | August 3, 2022 | Free Campsites | 0 Comments
The Best Free Campsites at North Cascades National Park
by Jason LaChance | July 29, 2022 | Free Campsites, National Parks | 0 Comments
The Best Free Campsites at Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor
by Jason LaChance | July 29, 2022 | Free Campsites, National Parks | 0 Comments
The Best Free Campsites in Morro Bay, CA
by Jason LaChance | July 26, 2022 | Free Campsites | 0 Comments
The 9 Best Hikes in Bend Oregon for All Levels
by Jason LaChance | October 15, 2021 | Bend, Oregon, Hikes | 0 Comments
The 9 Best Free Campsites in Bend, Oregon
by Jason LaChance | October 15, 2021 | Bend, Oregon, Free Campsites | 0 Comments
Van Life in Bend, OR
by jasonlachance | October 14, 2021 | Bend, Oregon, Road Life, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Apps to Find the Perfect Free Campsite
by jasonlachance | April 11, 2021 | Free Campsites, Van Life | 0 Comments
Van Life in Sedona
by jasonlachance | April 11, 2021 | Destinations | 0 Comments