I'M ERIC HANSON
I HOST EPIC TRAILS, TV’S FIRST AND ONLY ADVENTURE TRAVEL SHOW ABOUT HIKING AND BACKPACKING. MY GOAL IS TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO GET OUTSIDE MORE OFTEN, AND TO GAIN THE SKILLS TO DO SO MORE SAFELY AND CONFIDENTLY.
EPIC TRAILS
TV’S ONLY HIKING AND BACKPACKING TRAVEL SHOW
An Epic Backcountry Adventure in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains
In the darkest hours of winter, while a pandemic rages on, can there be any goodness and light?
The wilderness has a way of ignoring all the news, the umbrage , the stress of day-to-day life. Which is why it was so exciting to be returning to the mountains
Backpacking in Utah’s Canyon Country
Slots. Slots. Slots. Slots. Slots. Slots. Everybody. The desert is an unforgiving place. It is a land of unforgiving extremes. It can kill you because it’s either too hot or too cold. It can kill you because it’s too dry, or because there’s too much water and it’s...
Where to Hike: Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas – it might just be one of the most surprising cities in the U.S. Swimming in a sea of Texas, Austin is an island of adventure, hiking, and outdoor recreation.
Where to Hike: Epic Utah Road Trip!
COVID-19 has drastically changed the way we play and travel. If you’re anything like me, you might have found yourself very thankful over the last few months that hiking is an inherently socially distant pastime. While I'm sure we will be able to travel again one day,...
Where to Hike: Anchorage, Alaska
While many of Alaska’s iconic destinations are only reachable by small plane, water taxi, or a lengthy drive, Anchorage’s pristine hiking trails — and the wilderness areas they reach — are the awe-inspiring exception.