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This Week’s Top Instagram Posts from the #AppalachianTrail
Welcome to the weekly roundup of the best Instagram hiker trash and treasures on the Appalachian Trail. For many hiking NOBO on the Appalachian Trail, their journeys are wrapping up...
What to Think About When Thinking About Thru-Hiking
I think about thru-hiking a lot when I'm on the metro. It probably has to do with feeling claustrophobic and carsick while riding but still having to do it every...
The Maine Event: Why Maine Is So Tough for NOBO Hikers
"Started From The Bottom, Now We're Here" - Drake After four months and three weeks of hiking, The Sauce and I arrived to the final state line of our journey---New...
Chasing Autumn
It is difficult to mark the passage of time on the Appalachian Trail. I mark miles, plan my life in fourish day segments between resupply points, and set my perfect...
#2 The Rest of Maine
"You plant a garden one flower at a time. You write a book one word at a time, clean a closet one shelf at a time, run a marathon one...
Pox & Puss Episode #70 – Eavesdropping with Dan Koeppel
In this episode we talk with Dan Koeppel about his article The Legend of Baltimore Jack in Outside magazine. Dan was searching for an article to write for Outside when...
28 Days and 28 Dead Quotes: My Musical Journey on the Colorado Trail
Introduction Many different forms of media informed my experience on my Colorado Trail thru-hike: while I walked hundreds of miles without any form of auditory stimulation, I also consumed too...
Gear Review: Hoka One One EVO Mafate 2
Designed for rugged trails and long days, the Hoka One One EVO Mafate 2 was designed with long-distance hikers and runners in mind. The shoe utilizes lightweight and secure materials...
Gear Review: Gregory Maya 22 Women’s Daypack
As a stubborn minimalist, I’m often caught outside with gear that is barely working for its intended purpose. This is especially true when it comes to packs. Resort skiing? No...
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[Book Giveaway] “Free Outside,” Jeff Garmire’s Account of His Calendar Year Triple Crown
Jeff "Legend" Garmire was living the fast-paced life of a successful young professional when he gave it up to attempt a Calendar Year Triple Crown (CYTC). In 2016, Garmire became...