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The Te Araroa – A Baptism of Sun, Sand, Mud, and Roads
It has been almost two weeks since I started the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand. Before this, I had done many trails one to two weeks in length, but...
“Why I’m Hiking the PCT,” From a Girl Who Never Wanted to Hike At All
A "Why I'm Hiking" lists of lists, made by someone who started hiking just last year, who learned about the PCT soon after, and who decided she's going to thru-hike...
A Guide to Sustainable Brands in the Outdoor Industry
There are few things better than time spent enjoying the humbling magic of our precious earth, and we can all agree our time outdoors is made more enjoyable by the...
Why I Am Walking 2,200 Miles in 2019
The Appalachian Trail is more than just a physical challenge; a great majority of being a successful thru-hiker is a mental undertaking. What makes a person successfully walk 2,200 miles...
Four Days in the Smokies: What I Ate, Freezing Temps
I may or may not be writing this from the Fontana Dam ladies heated bathroom where I may or may not have taken a hot shower, washed and dried out my...
This Week’s Top Instagram Posts from the #AppalachianTrail
Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most spectacularly beautiful, hilariously entertaining, and all-around best photos taken on the Appalachian Trail this past week. This week features photos
Why Do We Hike?
I’ve always wondered why the trail calls to me so much. I know I enjoy hiking, but why do I like it so much? Why do I enjoy spending days,...
Prepare for, and Learn from, the Unexpected
Hikers spend months to years planning their thru-hike. When should I set my start date? How much time should I take off from work? What backpack should I use? Should...
How to Section Hike Virginia IV: Waynesboro to Front Royal (Shenandoah National Park)
Distance: 108 miles Terrain type: A mixture of woodland trails and ridges, with a relatively consistent elevation profile Difficulty: Easy to moderate Best seasons: Spring or fall Start: US 522
PCT Permit Approved and College Degree in Hand
On Nov. 14, after an hour and a half in the online PCT permit waiting room, I submitted my 2019 PCT permit application. I thought I would feel great. I...