About the author

Ryan Calloway

Ryan Calloway is an enthusiastic hiker who believes every steep climb is worth it—although he reserves the right to complain on the way up. He writes practical trail guides, gear advice, and honest accounts of wrong turns, unexpected weather, and the small victories that make hiking memorable.

Uphill Both Ways is practical hiking guidance, honest gear advice, and field-ready trail knowledge for handling steep climbs, changing weather, and everything that rarely goes according to plan.