In July of 2023 Carolyn and I traveled to Iceland and backpacked the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve as well as the Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls Trails. This post will dive into the logistics of our trip and provide insights into the planning process, maps, resources, and gear choices. Click here to read the blog of our experience, […]

  During the first two weeks of July 2023 Carolyn and I traveled to the land of ice and fire for an international backpacking adventure in Iceland. We explored two different and unique locations: Hornstrandir Nature reserve in the far northwest Westfjords, and Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls trails in the south central Highlands. Both locations were