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Body of Hiker Reported Missing Found Near Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania
The body of a missing hiker was found in Northampton County, PA on Sunday, authorities say. Authorities identified the hiker, found near the Appalachian Trail, as Raghu Kodali resident of
Audrey “Glowstick” Payne on the Patagonia O Circuit, Tramily Breakups, and Balancing a Career with Hiking (BPR #252)
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by thru-hiker and author, Audrey “Glowstick” Payne. In addition to a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, which...
Why Helium Backpacking Might Just Be Hot Air for Thru-Hikers
Even those who live under a rock (which, let's be honest, is a real possibility among thru-hikers) have likely seen the viral video of a hiker using a helium balloon...
How Much Trash Gets Left on the PCT? Two Scientists Thru-Hiked It To Find Out
Ever come across a trashed campsite while out hiking and wonder exactly how much trash gets left behind in the backcountry? You're not the only one. Last year, two scientists...
3 Days, 215 Miles, 25 Minutes of Sleep: Andrea Larson Sets FKT on Wisconsin’s North Country Trail
Battling sleep deprivation, challenging navigation, and a gunked-up water filter, Andrea Larson set the all-time Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Wisconsin section of the North Country Scenic Trail
Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight Cookware Collection Review
This is a sponsored post brought to you by Sea to Summit. As a thru-hiker, I've spent years dialing in my ultralight gear arsenal. Yet upgrading my backcountry cookware has...
Yellow Is the New White: Yellow Emergency Hiking Brick Becomes AT Icon
The most famous Appalachian Trail thru-hiker of 2024 is an unflappable yellow brick. If you're on social media or deeply embedded in the hiking community, you may have already heard...
Bethany “Fidgit” Hughes on Hiking, Biking, and Paddling 20,000+ Miles Across the Americas (BPR #251)
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are once again joined by Bethany “Fidgit” Hughes. Fidget has hiked, paddled, and cycled more than 22,000 miles across...
Large Rockfall Closes Section of John Muir Trail
A significant rockfall in California's Yosemite National Park has left a small part of the John Muir Trail damaged and closed to hikers. Shortly before midnight on 15 April, the...
Grizzlies To Be Reintroduced in North Cascades: What It Means for the PCT
Washington's North Cascades region is set to welcome back a long-lost resident: the grizzly bear. Grizzlies were eradicated from the region in the 20th century. The National Park Service and...