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Dodging the Deluges and Debris to Damascus
At last! Back on trail again. After four days of waiting for clear weather, it was a big relief on Tuesday to get back to doing what we came here...
There’s More to New Jersey Than Jersey Shore
New Jersey (Aug. 27 - 30) 72 miles, four days Aside from a boat tour around the Statue of Liberty, never had I ever crossed into New Jersey. I'd seen...
Trail Profile: Superior Hiking Trail
The Superior Hiking Trail is a 310-mile trail that takes you along the North Shore of Minnesota. The trail can take two to three weeks depending on your daily mileage...
Changing of the Seasons in Montana
Upon arriving at MacDonald Pass, I stuck my thumb out and began my 100-mile hitch to the city of Missoula. Took me three separate rides to reach my destination yet...
Arizona Rocks
If Pennsylvania is where boots go to die, the Arizona Trail is surely where they rot in hell.
Back on Trail after Hurricane Break
I am back on the trail! After a five-day delay because of Hurricane Florence, I was able to get back on trail earlier this week. Section-hiking friends Pathfinder and Poppins...
Katahdin: This Dream Is Ours to Capture
Had I written this post last evening, it would have been an absolute shit show. For the first time since OneFoot started this walk in March, I had a complete...
Food Review: Packit Gourmet Homemade Backpacking Meals
Food is one of a thru-hiker's key concerns. How much, how often, and damn it had better taste good. Backpacking meals tend to have the benefit of being more calorie...
The Twelve Tribes / Yellow Deli: Hiker Haven, Creepy Cult, or Both?
I arrived at Bears Den Lodge, just past the 1,000-mile mark on the Appalachian Trail, at high noon on July 2, 2016, a pleasantly warm, sunny day. To my dismay,...
Congrats to These 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers! (Week of Sep. 13)
We’re in the thick of September AND summit season! A huge round of applause for these brand-spanking-new thru-hikers! Whether you’re going northbound, southbound, or flip-flopping, we want to