Some of the recent ramblings from Tim

Tim started Trail Sherpa as a passion project to tell the trail stories of his adventures on the trail with his friends. But Trail Sherpa has grown into something so much bigger, a community of like-minded hikers and backpackers. These posts represent Tim's view on hiking, nature, conservation, and the bigger picture.

Winners announced for the Geigerrig Hydration Pack Giveaway

Hydration Packs with In-line water Filters and Pack Bladders by Geigerrig

Winners have been drawn in the Geigerrig Hydration Pack giveaway.  And the winners are... Thank you to everyone that helped to make the Hydration Summit a success and congratulations to our winners.  If you weren't one of the lucky ones, don't worry.  Our Contributors will be giving away a pack on each of their blogs so be sure to follow them for a chance to win a Geigerrig system. … [Read more...]

Week 1 Discussion Topics

Week 1 Discussions

Our team of Contributing Bloggers have been hard at work. They've been interviewing really smart people, testing gear, and researching a wide range of topics. On Monday, the conversation about hydration on the trail will officially begin. And we need you to weigh in with your knowledge, share your experiences, and ask the questions you'd like answered. You can submit your stories now. If you're not already registered, you can register … [Read more...]

Register and Save!

offers red word with compass

All registered participants at the Hydration Summit get a unique promotion code for 50% off retail at Geigerrig.com! The Hydration Summit is an outdoor community discussion but it only works if you join in.  So register now and share your experiences by commenting on the active discussions or by sharing your own hydration story from the trail. Here's how it works: Registrants receive a unique code for a Geigerrig discount that can … [Read more...]

Comment and Win!

Geigerrig

Looking for some free gear?  You found the right place.  Everyone that joins the conversation by commenting has a chance to win free gear courtesy of Geigerrig. After the close of the Hydration Summit on June 29th, 5 lucky winners will be selected at random from the pool of comments on each of the Discussion posts.  All you have to do is register on the site and then get active in the discussions by commenting.  The more you comment the … [Read more...]

Welcome to the Hydration Summit

Man on sunrise

Beginning on June 4, 2012 we will take a 4 week journey to explore the best practices and emerging technologies that provide for safe and effective hydration on the trail. Trail Sherpa LLC and Geigerrig have partnered as hosts of the Hydration Summit and we are pleased to be working alongside 16 prominent outdoor bloggers.  This project will explore the various aspects of hydration, from the science to the myth, as well as the technology that … [Read more...]

Tim Miner – TrailSherpa.com

Walking away from Mooney Falls

I'm an avid day hiker and occasional backpacker.  I like to rack up double digit miles in a day and still have dinner with my family to share the stories from the trail. My wife and I have two small boys which prompted me to look for ways to bring more of the outdoors into my work.  My company builds websites and strategies to to use them effectively.  We spend our days showing companies how to build communities and conversations … [Read more...]