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Smokies Hikes for Healing: Conversations on Racial Justice
Sep 28th :
Katie Kommer
Advice
How to Choose a Backpack for Thru-Hiking
Sep 28th :
Kelly Floro
Gear
The Best Backpacking Gear I've Tested Over the Past 5 Years
Sep 25th :
Maggie Slepian
Gear
The 10 Best Trail Runners for Thru-Hiking in 2020
Sep 25th :
Kelly Floro
Pacific Crest Trail
Why Are the 2020 Wildfires so Bad, and How Will They Affect the PCT?
Sep 24th :
Kelly Floro
Featured Posts
[Book Review] The Trail is the Teacher: Living and Learning on the Appalachian Trail
Sep 23rd :
Hugh Owen
Appalachian Trail
Gregory Citro 24 Day Pack Review
Sep 22nd :
Hugh Owen
Gear
Great Strides: The Epic First Journey of Colin Fletcher, "Founding Father of Backpacking"
Sep 22nd :
Clay Bonnyman Evans
culture
Advice
How to Choose a Backpack for Thru-Hiking
As a thru-hiker, your pack will be one of your most essential pieces of equipment. When you choose a backpack...
Sep 28th :
Kelly Floro
Featured
How to Reduce Base Weight Without Replacing Your Big Three
If you're not ready to replace your tent, sleeping bag and backpack don’t worry! There’s still plenty you can do to reduce your base...
Sep 24th :
Eloise Robbins
News
Most of PCT Closed in California and Oregon, Warning Issued for...
Wildfires spreading ferociously across the West have shut down national forests and most of the Pacific Crest...
Sep 7th :
Kelly Floro
Inspiration
Pacific Crest Trail
20 Amazing Pacific Crest Trail Photos to Help You Get Through the Week
Jul 22nd :
Owen Eigenbrot
Inspiration
Inspiration
Meet Daren Jackson: Thru-Hiker, Navy Veteran, Naked and Afraid Survivalist
Jul 17th :
Owen Eigenbrot
Inspiration
Inspiration
How Pyles Camp Changes Boys' Lives Through Wilderness Retreats
Jul 16th :
Katie Kommer
Inspiration
Inspiration
A New Challenge: The White Mountains Direttissima Record
Jun 24th :
Will Peterson
Inspiration
Inspiration
Trek Readers' Favorite Day Hikes Close to Home
Jun 8th :
The Editors
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