Things No One Tells You About Hiking With Strangers No one tells you that hiking with strangers starts with a very specific kind of social theatre. You arrive early, pretend you’re not scanning everyone’s shoes, and silently deciding who looks like the... Jan 29, 2026 0 108 The Social Circle
You're Not Late! January has a way of asking questions we didn’t plan to answer, huh?Not loudly or even ceremoniously, but in the quiet moments between tasks, when the year is still young and already heavy with expect... Jan 21, 2026 0 84 The Social Circle
The Mountain That Broke Me Open Chebet Muigei, Class of May-July 2025 I’m not even sure where to begin. Maybe it’s with the 2 AM alarms during the day hike prep days. Or maybe it’s at the moment I stood at Point Lenana, knees trembl... Jan 5, 2026 0 97 Stories
Episode 5: The Conversation - An Ode to Community Previous Next There’s a kind of quiet that exists only when you’re surrounded by people who feel like home. Not the kind of silence that asks to be filled, but the one that says, “You can rest here.” ... Dec 3, 2025 0 217 The Social Circle
Episode 4: The Conversation: When the Trail Starts Talking Back The trail has a personality. Don’t let the silence fool you. It’s observant, watching how you show up, how loudly your shoes crunch when you’re still trying to prove something. At the start, it sizes ... Nov 28, 2025 0 130 The Social Circle
Episode 3: The First Step: Why Getting Started Is the Hardest Part Every journey begins the same way, with hesitation. That quiet moment before a decision when everything in the mind negotiates comfort. The bed is warm, the week was long, the thought of a 5:00a.m. me... Nov 19, 2025 0 118 The Social Circle
Episode 2: The Art of Slowing Down It starts the same way most mornings do, a screen lights up before the sun does. The phone vibrates; the mind scrolls before the body even stirs. Somewhere between unread emails and meeting reminders,... Nov 12, 2025 0 101 The Social Circle
Episode 1: Why We Keep Walking No one ever really walks the same trail twice. The path might look familiar, the same rocky turn, the same patch of mist curling through the forest, but something within us always shifts. The trail is... Nov 5, 2025 0 159 The Social Circle
Snooze in Style: How to Choose the Perfect Sleeping Bag for Your Next Adventure How to Choose a Sleeping Bag: The Ultimate Guide Are you planning an outdoor adventure in Kenya? Whether it's camping, backpacking, or simply enjoying the beautiful wilderness, a crucial item you'll n... Apr 27, 2023 0 5320 Posts
Hiking Backpacks: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect One for Your Needs When planning a hiking trip, one of the most important decisions you'll make is choosing the right backpack . A good hiking backpack should be comfortable, durable, and able to hold all of your gear. ... Apr 13, 2023 0 2783 Posts
Stay Comfortable and Safe: A Guide to Layering Up and Down During a Hike Hiking is a great way to explore the outdoors and get some exercise. However, the weather can be unpredictable, and temperatures can vary greatly depending on the time of day and elevation. Therefore,... Apr 13, 2023 0 1516 Posts
Train For Mt Kenya: A Beginner’s Guide To Getting Mount Kenya Ready The Mount Kenya hike is as challenging as it is enjoyable. The trek to Point Lenana , Kenya’s third-highest peak at 4,985 meters above sea level, is an enriching experience for anyone that attempts th... Nov 9, 2022 0 9724 Posts