Tips, guides, and stories to help you prepare for your pilgrimage
55 articles
A myth-busting reflective essay challenging conventional wisdom about Camino preparation. Explores why obsessing over hill training often misses the point, what
Quinton Wall
August 25, 2026 · 11 min read
A personal narrative exploring the moment when pushing through pain stopped being brave and started being foolish. This reflective essay traces the internal dia
Quinton Wall
August 18, 2026 · 9 min read
A reflective essay examining the gap between ultralight packing advice and emotional reality, exploring the small objects pilgrims carry that serve no practical
Quinton Wall
August 11, 2026 · 9 min read
A reflective personal narrative exploring the psychological shift that often happens in the final third of the Camino Francés, when the initial excitement fades
Quinton Wall
August 4, 2026 · 11 min read
A reflective personal narrative exploring the physical and mental transformation that happens during the crucial first week of walking—the blisters that form an
Quinton Wall
July 28, 2026 · 12 min read
Torso length, hip belt placement, load lifters at 45 degrees, and the sternum strap. How to fit a Camino backpack so your hips carry the weight.
Quinton Wall
July 27, 2026 · 13 min read
A direct comparison exploring the distinct personalities of Spain's two most popular routes—terrain, crowds, accommodation availability, coastal vs. inland expe
Quinton Wall
July 21, 2026 · 12 min read
Six months of testing trail runners. Honest notes on the Cascadia 19, Ghost Trail, Topo Terraventure 5, Mount to Coast T1, Norda 001 and Altra Timp 6.
Quinton Wall
July 19, 2026 · 15 min read
A personal narrative exploring a pivotal encounter with a fellow pilgrim in the final 100 kilometers, reflecting on how brief connections on the Camino can shif
Quinton Wall
July 14, 2026 · 14 min read