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Casa de Luna to Idyllwild: In Which It Was Very, Very Windy

Casa de Luna to Idyllwild: In Which It Was Very, Very Windy

I couldn't think of how to intro this retroactive recap blog, so I read through some old blogs to see how I had been doing it. Turns out, I started...

Nov 25, 2019 : Becky Booroojian
Here’s How Trails Have Become Important Boosters for Local Economies

Here’s How Trails Have Become Important Boosters for Local Economies

Sustained by more than half a century of vigorous growth, outdoor recreation has become one of the largest economic sectors of the American economy. Hiking, biking, hunting and fishing, water

Nov 25, 2019 : Clay Bonnyman Evans
The Cranberry Lake 50: A Serene 50-Mile Loop in the Western Adirondacks

The Cranberry Lake 50: A Serene 50-Mile Loop in the Western Adirondacks

The Cranberry Lake 50, as its name implies, circumnavigates 50 miles around Cranberry Lake.  The route mostly utilizes already existing trail, creating a continuous loop around the lake.  Along the

Nov 25, 2019 : Troy Zohner
Permits on the Great Divide Trail – Part 1

Permits on the Great Divide Trail – Part 1

One of the most complex items to sort out when hiking the Great Divide Trail (GDT) is permits. The trail winds through five national arks, 11 provincial parks, wilderness, and...

Nov 25, 2019 : Kelly McDonald
Movin’ Ahead So Life Won’t Pass Me By

Movin’ Ahead So Life Won’t Pass Me By

Who Am I? My name is Caleb. I am 21 years old (22 when I hit the trail), and I am just a typical dude almost out of college longing...

Nov 24, 2019 : Caleb Bess
10 Thru-Hiking Tips to Reduce Environmental Impact

10 Thru-Hiking Tips to Reduce Environmental Impact

As thru-hikers, we're already traveling off the beaten path. In an era of single-use plastics, disposable toiletries, and landfills the size of small islands, hitting the trail for months at...

Nov 24, 2019 : Katie Kommer
Long Road to Katahdin

Long Road to Katahdin

Just a post introducing myself and giving a little background about how I was led to attempt the Appalachian Trail in 2020.

Nov 23, 2019 : Mike Moccia
Arry & Wetfoot, Vol. 25, Day 57: The Art of Hiking in the Rain

Arry & Wetfoot, Vol. 25, Day 57: The Art of Hiking in the Rain

Day 57: 16.8 miles, infinite smells, 24 pesky squirrels After a comfy rest on soft blankets and a squishy mattress I was ready to take on the day! Mom took...

Nov 22, 2019 : Katherine Boy
Appalachian Trail State Profile: New Hampshire

Appalachian Trail State Profile: New Hampshire

Somewhere in the vast green forest of New Hampshire, the Appalachian Trail steals across a small stream called Oliverian Brook, which snakes through a notch of the same name. This...

Nov 21, 2019 : Kelly Floro
Nero Backpacking for the AT

Nero Backpacking for the AT

John and I got a bunch of new ultralight gear (shout-out to REI for the sale) for our 2020 AT SOBO hike so we decided to test some of it...

Nov 21, 2019 : Alicia Pacalo