 | How We Train for Hiking and Climbing
25. 06. 2021 01:06:50
A number of you guys have asked us exactly how we train for hiking and climbing, especially for the long/hard hikes you've been seeing us tackle lately. So, we thought it would be fun to take you along on one of our climbing and hiking training workouts. For this specific hiking workout, we were foc... |
 | Alta Peak to Pear Lake Traverse - The Scariest Hike in Sequoia NP
1. 07. 2021 01:47:01
The Alta Peak and Pear Lake hikes are two of the most iconic and best hikes in Sequoia National Park. However, both of these hikes are usually done on their own as single day hikes. After some sleuthing, we realized you can actually connect the Alta Peak hike to Pear Lake by traversing along the rid... |
 | How We Train for High Altitude Hikes and Climbs like Mt. Whitney and Kilimanjaro
8. 07. 2021 19:45:05
Some of the world's best hikes require climbers to ascend to very high altitudes in order to summit. For those of us who are susceptible to altitude sickness, this can make hikes like this extremely difficult. This is especially so if you are like us and you live at sea level. Going directly from lo... |
 | Mount Langley Ridge Traverse Loop - The Highest Marathon Hike in America
15. 07. 2021 20:09:25
Rising to 14,042 ft, Mount Langley is one spectacular California 14er hike that is often overlooked for its slightly higher neighbor Mt. Whitney. But what the Mt. Langley hike may 'lack' in height, it makes up for with everything else - insane views of the Sierra Nevadas (from Mount Whitney to the J... |
 | A Classic California 14er Hike | Racing Storm on White Mountain Peak!
21. 07. 2021 21:06:28
At 14,252 FT, White Mountain is a classic California 14er hike, and the third highest peak in California (only a few hundred feet lower than Mt. Whitney). The White Mountain Peak hike is popular for a reason, as the summit offers some of the best views of the Sierra Nevadas in all of California, and... |
 | Cloudripper via Cutthroat Chute - The Scariest Hike We've Ever Done
29. 07. 2021 22:34:43
We were looking for a challenging hike in the Eastern Sierras, and boy did we find that and more with Cloudripper via Cutthroat Chute! The climb to Cloudripper summit is supposed to be a class 3 climb - IF you can find the correct chute. However, the beta is tricky and GPX is only so accurate, and w... |
 | in Single Day | Hiking to ALL the Arches in Arches NP
6. 08. 2021 00:59:50
We only had one day in Arches National Park. So, naturally, we decided to see if we could hike to all the arches in Arches NP in just a single day- over 20 miles and 2000FT of climbing in 100+F heat. ... |
 | Core Training for Hikers, Trail Runners + Climbers - Six Pack Abs or Backpack Abs
13. 08. 2021 01:16:43
Everyone always want to know how to get six pack abs. But what about backpack abs? The entire philosophy of 'backpack abs' is centered around injury prevention. Rather than doing endless crunches in an effort to get those 'chiseled abs', as hikers and trail runners our main goal with core training i... |
 | Climbing one of Colorado's Deadliest 14ers - Maroon Peak
20. 08. 2021 00:13:18
The Maroon Bells are one of the most iconic mountain ranges in the U.S. Towering above Aspen, Colorado, Maroon Peak lures hikers and climbers to its summit with its majestic yet harrowing beauty. The hike to the summit of Maroon Peak is tough - while only about 11 miles, the steep terrain, class 3 c... |
 | The Secret to Hiking the Zion Narrows
2. 09. 2021 20:59:39
The Narrows at Zion National Park is one of the most popular hiking trails in the park, if not the entire U.S., and for good reason! The hiking 'trail' is actually miles of wading (and sometimes swimming!) through the icy Virgin River that allows hikers to explore the steep, narrow, and gorgeous can... |
 | 10 Sierra Lakes in Day - The Ultimate SoCal Summer Hike
9. 09. 2021 20:59:34
Summer SoCal hiking at its finest! The Lake Sabrina trail offers an entry point to one of the most spectacular series of hiking trails in the Sierra Nevadas. The Hungry Packer/Midnight Lake/Moonlight Lake is also a popular southern California backpacking destination. One scorchingly hot summer day, ... |
 | Essential Minimalist Hiking Gear
16. 09. 2021 20:58:32
Ok, you guys asked for it, so here it is - our complete hiking gear breakdown!Updated gear list: https://livehardxlovehard.wixsite.com/livehardxlovehardWe tend to focus on minimalist (often ultralight) hiking gear, so in this video we're showing you our must-have items for out on the trails. This in... |
 | Mt. Elbert via Black Cloud Trail - Hiking Colorado's Highest Peak
23. 09. 2021 21:18:31
Mt. Elbert is famous for being the highest peak in Colorado, and the second highest peak in the contiguous U.S. The two most popular hiking trails to the top include the North Mt. Elbert and South Mt. Elbert trails, but with a little research we found a far more exciting (and less crowded) route alo... |
 | Mistakes Were Made - Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Hike
7. 10. 2021 19:52:08
The Grand Canyon Rim to Rim hike has been on our bucket list for what seems like forever. While it offers some of the best views of the Grand Canyon, it's also almost a marathon in distance with 6,000FT of climbing (at the END of the trail), making it one crazy challenging hike. We somehow thought i... |
 | Incredible California Slot Canyons
14. 10. 2021 20:51:56
We're admittedly slightly obsessed with slot canyons.Thankfully, Southern California has some of the most incredible slot canyons just outside of Palm Springs. We ventured out for a day hike through the slot canyons of Mecca Hills, which included the Rope Canyon, Ladder Canyon, and Painted Canyon hi... |
 | Half Dome and Clouds Rest in Day - The Hardest Hike in Yosemite
21. 10. 2021 20:56:45
OK guys, we think we may have found it: the hardest hike in Yosemite National Park - Half Dome to Cloud's Rest in a single day! We've been dying to do this route but have been patiently waiting for Half Dome permit season to end. The week the Half Dome cables went down, it was finally our time to go... |
 | What We Spend and How We Save - Is Hiking Too Expensive
1. 11. 2021 20:01:49
Wait, hiking costs how much per year?! Yeah, hiking can get EXPENSIVE. But remember, we're including everything including the gas to and from the hikes, which is the biggest expense, and also hiking gear and overnight accommodations.... |
 | No Permit Lottery, No Crowds - Hiking Mt. Whitney in the Snow
6. 11. 2021 19:45:21
Mount Whitney, the tallest peak in the contiguous United States - finally!Mt. Whitney is one of the most popular hikes in the U.S., which means not only is it one of the most beautiful places you'll ever see, it's also nearly impossible to snag a permit to hike it during peak season. Thankfully, the... |
 | INCREDIBLE winter hike at Big Pine Lakes
13. 11. 2021 19:00:02
The Big Pine Lakes area is known for having some of the most beautiful hikes in California. Most hikers will typically take a single day or multi day backpacking out and back route to the second or third lake, but for those interested in an extra challenge, the trail extends beyond to what seems to ... |
 | Bryce Canyon Like You've Never Seen It
20. 11. 2021 20:11:14
Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah is a hiker and trail runner's dream. Miles of perfectly groomed trails through the spectacular and mystical hoodoos that form its slot canyons, spires, windows, fins and spires. We only had one day to explore Bryce NP, so we figured.... why not just do ALL the majo... |
 | Best Gifts for Hikers and Trail Runners
26. 11. 2021 17:29:08
We can't believe it either - the holiday season is already here, and that might mean you're already panicking trying to figure out the perfect Christmas gift for the hikers and trail runners in your life. But this year we have got you covered! We put together our top ten best gifts for hikers and tr... |
 | A San Francisco Marathon You Won't Believe - Running Across the Golden Gate Bridge
5. 12. 2021 20:33:51
Running across the Golden Gate Bridge is a dream we've had on our bucket list for ages. We only had one day to explore San Francisco, so we figured why not create our own 26.2 mile San Frnacisco marathon through the city and see it all? We started our day with the iconic walk across the Golden Gate ... |
 | Joshua Tree's Greatest Secret Hike - Climbing the Chasm of Doom
23. 12. 2021 20:10:44
The Chasm of Doom is Joshua Tree's greatest secret and most awe-inspiring hike. While difficult to find, the effort to do so is more than rewarded with entry to the chasm's dark and often terrifying tunnels. The only way out? Climbing through the infamous 'coffin', where hikers are forced to lie fla... |
 | The Astonishing Joshua Tree Hike You've Never Heard Of
30. 12. 2021 20:22:04
You guys will not believe this Joshua Tree hike! To be fair, it's more of a class 3 climb than a hike, but four miles of scrambling through the Joshua Tree boulders is all we need for some true type 1 fun. The trail is not on any Joshua Tree park maps that we know of, so let us know if you're intere... |
 | Zabriskie Ridge Traverse - The Craziest Secret Hike in Death Valley
6. 01. 2022 21:26:42
Death Valley National Park is an absolute dream of a winter hiking destination. We headed to the famous Zabriskie Point to catch sunrise and then ventured onto a small use trail near the trailhead which gives access to the Zabriskie Point Ridge Traverse, a route that offers miles of ridgeline overlo... |
 | The Golden Triangle - The 3 Death Valley Hikes You MUST Do
13. 01. 2022 21:04:42
This has got to be the best way to spend one day in Death Valley National Park: The Golden Triangle. We combined three of the most spectacular hikes in the park to make a seriously epic one day itinerary: we started at the Badwater Basin Salt Flats with a 10K sunrise run, headed over to Artist's Pal... |
 | Incredible Santa Paula Canyon Adventure - She SLIPPED into Waterfall
20. 01. 2022 20:36:57
That one time she slipped into a waterfall....Wow, well, even though the SoCal Snowmaggedon kept us out of the mountains this weekend, we can't really complain because all that precipitation means the waterfalls are flowing right now! We took advantage of the beautiful southern California winter wea... |
 | Pohono Trail - Yosemite Winter Snowshoe Sufferfest: Badger Pass to Taft Point via Dewey Point
27. 01. 2022 20:36:46
Winter in Yosemite! Our favorite season to hike in the park :) Yosemite is known for its luxurious snowshoe trails, one of the most popular being Dewey Point. However, in true Live Hard x Love Hard style, we set a massive goal for ourselves of snowshoeing all the way out to Taft Point, which would m... |
 | Ice, Wind, Snow, Redemption - Mountaineering Cucamonga Peak
10. 02. 2022 20:53:43
Cucamonga Peak is a classic southern California hike, but in the winter months the trail transforms into a challenging mountaineering route. Fierce wind, steep icy drop-offs and an even steeper climb to the summit make this a winter mountaineering adventure worthy of more than a couple celebratory s... |
 | Weight Training for Hikers and Climbers
17. 02. 2022 20:57:33
A common question you guys ask us is what we do in the gym to build strength for when we're out on the trails. So today we're sharing our favorite weight training workout for hiking, climbing, and trail running. This routine focuses on building glute and hamstring strength to power us up steep trail... |
 | 40 Miles, Two Days, No Tent Required - Fastpacking the Trans-Catalina Trail
3. 03. 2022 19:44:23
The Trans-Catalina Trail is an ultra popular California hiking destination, and for good reason. The 40 mile trail crosses the entire island of Catalina, climbing 8,000FT across rolling green hills with sweeping coastal views and epic ridgelines. Most hikers will turn this into a 4-5 day backpacking... |
 | Song for Ukraine
14. 03. 2022 19:07:54
Last week, a Ukrainian subscriber and friend reached out to us and asked if we could use our platform to help her country. At first, we felt lost as to how we could make any impact in such a huge tragedy. So, we turned to the way we know how to communicate best: through our art and music.... |
 | Be Very Afraid - Sandstone Peak Ridge Traverse
24. 03. 2022 19:03:23
Well, that was intense. Sandstone Peak is one of the most popular hikes in Southern California. But that's far from the insane climb that this was. We wanted to create our own ridge traverse between Tri Peaks and Sandstone Peak, so we set out on the Mishe Mokwa trail to see what kind of scrambling w... |
 | The Loop of Doom - Black Star Canyon Falls
7. 04. 2022 23:56:50
Black Star Canyon Falls is a classic California waterfall hike. But legend has it that not only can you scramble up and into the waterfall, you can climb all the way up the steep cliffs surrounding the falls to explore way beyond into the Cleveland National Forest. Of course, not only was the route ... |
 | Zion's Hidden Gem - Hiking the Zion Subway
14. 04. 2022 20:25:24
The Subway of Zion National.Park is one of the most unique and magical hikes in Zion. There are two ways to do this hike: bottom up and top down. While the top down route requires wet suits and rappelling gear, the bottom up route is accessible by those willing to enjoy plenty of miles of scrambling... |
 | , iPhone, and GO2 - Best Action Cameras and Use Them Well
22. 04. 2022 18:28:01
You guys have been asking what action cameras we use to shoot all our hiking and adventure videos. So, we decided to break down our entire list of camera gear PLUS break down all of our top tips to get the most out of your action cameras. We've found that for the types of adventures we do, the best ... |
 | What Went Wrong Climbing Indianhead Peak - Three Thousand Feet of Terror
5. 05. 2022 20:23:36
Well that did not go as planned...Indianhead Peak looms above the entire valley of Anza Borrego State Park in California. The good and the bad thing about Indianhead Peak is that there is no easily accessibly route to the top. While most hikers will take the standard class 2/3 western ridge approach... |
 | 3 Nutrition Rules for Peak Performance - The Hiking Diet
15. 05. 2022 17:36:56
Wait, Pop Tarts are good for you?You guys have been asking, so here it finally is: our hiking nutrition video! We're breaking down the top 3 nutrition rules we follow for peak hiking performance on long hard hikes (think sufferfest style). ... |
 | Climbing Mt. Shasta in Day
26. 05. 2022 16:05:16
Hovering just over 14,000FT, Mt. Shasta mountain is a legendary active volcano in Northern California. Climbing (or hiking, if you can call it that) to the top in the winter and spring months requires mountaineering 7,000FT straight up through the snow and ice of Avalanche Gulch, only reaching the s... |
 | How We Train for Class 3 and Class 4 Climbing
2. 06. 2022 19:34:52
Class 3 and Class 4 climbing and hiking can be intimidating. But with the right kind of practice, any fit hiker can handle these kinds of adventures. Here's how we train for our diciest hikes and climbs. We'll detail the differences between class 3 and class 4 climbing, and how to train for both.... |
 | The 5 Greatest Yosemite Hikes Ranked
19. 06. 2022 18:19:43
Hiking season is upon us and you know what that means - it is prime time to visit Yosemite National Park! We've gotten to know the Yosemite hikes VERY well throughout the years, and we thought it would be the perfect time to share with you guys our picks for the top five best hikes in Yosemite (for ... |
 | Gorges de l'Ardeche - Hiking the Grand Canyon of Europe
2. 07. 2022 17:55:38
Let the European hiking adventures begin! We've been staying in the Ardeche region of the Rhone Alpes in the southeastern area of France, and by far the most famous hiking destination in the Rhone Alpes is known as the Gorges de l'Ardeche. The area is so beautiful that it is also known as the 'Grand... |
 | The Ultimate Destination Wedding
7. 07. 2022 16:16:03
Finally! After two cancelled weddings due to the pandemic, the third time was a charm! And you guys - this wedding was worth every minute of the wait. You know Live Hard x Love Hard couldn't have a wedding without a little adventure right? So of course we had to force all our friends and family to f... |
 | Climbing Piccolo Cir - Breathtaking Dolomites Via Ferrata
14. 07. 2022 20:28:10
We have finally arrived in the beautiful Italian Dolomites! And let's just say our first hiking adventure did not disappoint. The Dolomites is known for its incredible via ferrata, or 'iron way', which are fixed cable routes that take hikers along some of the most incredible, vertical rock faces tow... |
 | Tridentina al Pisciadu - Gorgeous and Grueling Dolomites Hike
21. 07. 2022 20:40:31
The famous Dolomites via ferrata Tridentina al Pisciadu is known for being one of the most beautiful climbs in the Italian Dolomites region. The hike starts as a challenging and very long via ferrata that climbs from the valley floor all the way up to the Refugio Cavazza al Pisciadu. From there, it'... |
 | Tomaselli Lagazuoi - The World's Hardest Hike
28. 07. 2022 20:57:30
There's a good reason this is thought of as the world's hardest hike - this grueling Dolomites hike combines two already difficult routes into one incredibly challenging ascent. First, the hike starts by ascending thousands of feet through the Lagazuoi tunnels, a series of tunnels carved directly in... |
 | Hiking Rome in Day
4. 08. 2022 20:50:02
Can you hike Rome in a single day? Our mission was to find out. We created our own Rome walking tour to hit all the major sights in one very long but incredible day.You may know by now that our favorite way to see a new city is by mapping out our own marathon -ish length route. Given how much we wan... |
 | 7 Peaks in Day on Klettersteig Innsbruck - Austria's Greatest Hike
11. 08. 2022 20:52:24
There's a good reason the Innsbruck Nordkette Klettersteig is known as the greatest hike in Austria. The via ferrata route takes daring hikers to 7 alpine peaks in a single day by traversing across one epic and often terrifying ridge line. The views along the Nordkette mountain range (otherwise know... |
 | The Secret to Exploring Venice, Italy
18. 08. 2022 20:52:53
Don't go to Venice, Italy before you learn the secret of touring the city!Venice is absolutely one of the greatest cities in the world. And, since there are no cars, bikes or scooters, you'll probably want to explore all that this city has to offer on foot (unless you want to pay 100 bucks for an ho... |
 | Italy's Scariest Hike
25. 08. 2022 20:51:01
Well, that was terrifying. Piazzetta Piz Boe in the Italian Dolomities is consistently rated as an extremely difficult via ferrata. That's accurate - mostly because the majority of the hike is just a vertical climb up slick rock face, with few holds and insane amounts of exposure. But you know we lo... |