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Chaunce’s AT Vlog #11: Erwin – Hampton
In this video we hike from from Erwin to Hampton (miles 343.9 - 419.6). Easy decides to taunt the weather and we end up hiking through more snow. We stay...
Campo to Idyllwild: Days One to 12
We have not been out here quite two weeks, and we have not hiked even 200 miles, but the PCT has already dealt its share of ups and downs. First-day...
Single Track and Thunder in the Burro Mountains
On the way out of Lordsburg, Josh and I loaded up on water at Saucedo’s Grocery, then made a stop at the post office. At 11 a.m. we headed into...
Gear Review: Mountainsmith Zerk 40L Fastpack
The Zerk 40L Fastpack is a brand new pack from Mountainsmith designed in conjunction with backpacking athlete Tom Gathman, aka the Real Hiking Viking. It was built for a Fastest...
Day 23: Nary a Moist Footsie in Sight
Day 23: 22.3 Miles It is cold this morning, so I pull out my tiny stove and make my last packet of bulletproof coffee. I found the pouches under the...
What I Eat on the AT
I need to eat a lot of food out here. Sadly, it's not all the best food, but I need every bite I can get. I carry three to five...
Becoming Present on the PCT
It felt like a whirlwind of activity at the Southern Terminus on my start day of April 23, and somehow I was in the midst of it. Lots of eager...
Stories from the Trail: Tyler “Hiking Prodigy” Lau, First Person of Color to Hike Calendar Triple Crown
Raising Awareness Triple Crown Style Some trail names demand a backstory, while others need no explanation. When you meet someone called Billy Goat or Legend, for instance, it's safe to...
Trail Correspondents Episode #6 | Expectations vs. Reality (Group 1)
To prepare for a thru-hike is to spend months reading blog posts, watching videos, and following social media accounts trying to absorb as much information for your forthcoming journey as
How to Build Thru-Hiking Hammock Suspensions for Under Three Ounces
Every time I see a backpacker get their 11-ounce straps out of their pack, it makes my back hurt. There is no reason you should be carrying an 11-ounce hammock...