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Backpacker Radio #134 | Rolf Gunnar Asphaug

Backpacker Radio #134 | Rolf Gunnar Asphaug

Jan 24th : Mara Simonson
Backpacker Radio
The Best Quilts for Thru-Hiking of 2022

The Best Quilts for Thru-Hiking of 2022

Jan 24th : The Editors
Advice
A Tale of Two Hips: Thru-Hiking with Osteoarthritis

A Tale of Two Hips: Thru-Hiking with Osteoarthritis

Jan 24th : Guest Post
Advice
Advice

10 Ways to Deal with the Cold if You Start the AT in February

Starting your AT thru-hike in February is a unique, incredible experience. However, you are likely to encounter...
Jan 26th : Eloise Robbins
Featured

Xero Shoes Xcursion Fusion Hiking Boot Review

The Xero Shoes Xcursion Fusion embodies minimalism and the lightweight backpacker spirit. Their motto, "live life feet first," is truthful...
Jan 25th : Kimberly Scott
News

Appalachian Trail Hiker Rescued in Great Smoky Mountains National...

A Tennessee National Guard medical flight crew – along with the National Park Service – coordinated a search...
Jan 21st : Colleen Goldhorn
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

Scott Benerofe on His Ongoing SOBO Winter AT Thru-Hike

Jan 17th : Penina Satlow
Inspiration
Hiker Intro

It Just Hit Me!

Jan 14th : Rob Dippel
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

Why Didn't Anyone Tell Me About This?! The 5 Hardest Sections of the AT No One Talks About

Jan 4th : Anna McKinney
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

Congrats to These 2021 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Week of December 27

Dec 28th : J. Taylor Bell
Inspiration
Inspiration

No Wings Necessary

Dec 27th : Briana DeSanctis