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Gear Review: Women’s Outdoor Research Deviator Hoodie

Gear Review: Women’s Outdoor Research Deviator Hoodie

Disclosure: The Deviator Hoody was donated by Outdoor Research for the purpose of review. Something miraculous happened recently: I hiked all day in the Rockies and didn't get cold! Let me

Oct 28, 2015 : High Five
What Your Shelter Choice Says About You

What Your Shelter Choice Says About You

Planning a thru-hike can be pretty stressful. There are a thousand and one things to consider, not least of which is your shelter. Will you kip under the stars, carefree...

Oct 28, 2015 : High Five
HYOH – Shakedown Edition

HYOH – Shakedown Edition

If you read my last post, you know that I was being a complete weenie about doing a shakedown hike. I won't get into all of my excuses again, but...

Oct 27, 2015 : Debi
Why REI?

Why REI?

*I was not paid by REI or any affiliates do write this. However, I work for one of their flagship stores so I am totally (rightfully) bias. Why you should...

Oct 27, 2015 : Cat
Whatever Happened To: Appalachian Trail Class of 2015 Edition

Whatever Happened To: Appalachian Trail Class of 2015 Edition

Blogging can be tough when you live in the woods, which is why some of our bloggers vanished off the face of the planet. We did our best to round...

Oct 27, 2015 : The Editors
This Week’s Top Instagram Photos from the #AppalachianTrail

This Week’s Top Instagram Photos from the #AppalachianTrail

Oh, it's been too long! It's amazing how planning a wedding can just let time slip away. But fear not! We've returned to bring you all of the wonderful pictures from...

Oct 27, 2015 : Kenny Howell
Vermont

Vermont

Here's my next trail update, from Mt. Greylock, Massachusetts, north through Vermont.  Enjoy!   Day 113 - Connecticut to Mt. Greylock to Wilbur Clearing Shelter Miles: 3.3 After our

Oct 26, 2015 : Scribe
WV to Boiling Springs

WV to Boiling Springs

Ok, folks. I know it’s been forever (or 2 months… same thing, right?!) since my last post. Let’s just say I decided it was time to focus more on hiking...

Oct 26, 2015 : Scribe
Gear Review: Icebreaker Quantum Long Sleeve Zip Hood

Gear Review: Icebreaker Quantum Long Sleeve Zip Hood

Disclosure: The following product was donated for the purpose of review. I'm sure for many of you, Icebreaker has long been on your radar, if not it should be. Similar to...

Oct 26, 2015 : Raven
HYOH: Bringing My Dog

HYOH: Bringing My Dog

So you're thinking about hiking the Appalachian Trail (or any trail) and you want to bring your dog. But should you? Because your dog is a great hiking companion and...

Oct 26, 2015 : Cat