Out of Retirement

Many of the retired hikers on the Appalachian Trail said they were jealous of me for getting to thru-hike so young. I was 22 years old, just out of college, thru-hiking a trail so...

Jul 28, 2016 : Bennett Travers

The Fishing Knife

I was hiking the Knobstone Trail in southern Indiana. I'd been out a day or two. I was trying to prepare for a thru hike of the Appalachian Trail. The...

Jul 28, 2016 : Joe Schmidt

My zero day in Nevereverland

Let me start off by saying that fairytales really do exist. No, maybe not the kind you're thinking of...the lovey dovey knight in shining armour kind. This will not be...

Jul 28, 2016 : Dora the Explorer

This Week’s Top Instagram Posts from the #PacificCrestTrail

Thru-hiking season is in full throttle on the #PCT! And there are some great photos floating around thanks to all the hikers out there! Unfortunately, if you are reading this...

Jul 28, 2016 : Mackenzie Findeisen

Guess Who’s Back… Back Again

Pringles is back.. Tell a friend. Gah, I'm so lame. After one month off trail, I feel recovered, confident, and able. I traveled to Hanover, NH, on Tuesday July...

Jul 28, 2016 : Ashley Schellhase

Quiz: Have you become a Trail Snob?

Your loved ones are excited for your accomplishment but are they secretly hoping you'll stop telling them how to enjoy the outdoors? Do you need to connect better with hikers...

Jul 28, 2016 : Kmeg

Quit Your Job and Hike: 8 Quotes to Help Inspire Your Next Adventure

Or maybe ask for an extra week of vacation, and take on a section hike. In whatever capacity you can get on the trail, make it happen. The below quotes are...

Jul 28, 2016 : The Editors