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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...
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...