Ada Zewde
Ada Zewde joined The Hiker's Headlamp after Ada's ultralight hiking apprenticeship. As The Hiker's Headlamp's field recorder, Ada Zewde follows ultralight hiking claims into their logged results.
Articles by Ada Zewde
Cairn-Building Tourist Collapses Entire Mountain's Navigation System
The 34 decorative rock piles created a labyrinth of false trails that led six hikers into a bog, a parking lot, and one into Canada.
Hiker Refuses to Admit He's Lost, Blames 'Trail Realignment'
After three hours off-route in dense forest, the man insisted the trail had simply 'moved' and that his navigation was 'technically flawless.'
Section Hiker Brings Entire Kitchen to Campsite, Achieves Base Weight of 47 Pounds
The weekend backpacker's setup includes a cast iron skillet, a French press, fresh eggs, and a tablecloth that she describes as 'essential for morale.'