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Gear Review: Hoka One One Evo Speedgoat Trail Shoes

Gear Review: Hoka One One Evo Speedgoat Trail Shoes

The Speedgoat line from Hoka One One is named for Carl “Speedgoat” Meltzer, who not only holds the record for the most 100-mile trail race wins, but also set the...

Dec 27, 2019 : Megan McGowan
England’s Long Trail: The South West Coast Path

England’s Long Trail: The South West Coast Path

The first thing I wanted to do after my AT thru-hike was plan my next thru-hike. Somewhere in Virginia, I recognized my appetite for long trails was in the early...

Dec 26, 2019 : Travis Smith
The Best Deals for Backpackers at REI’s Year-End Clearance Sale

The Best Deals for Backpackers at REI’s Year-End Clearance Sale

This is a Sponsored Post brought to you by REI Starting on 12/25, savvy shoppers can save up to 50% on camping and backpacking gear, men's and women's apparel, and...

Dec 25, 2019 : Sponsored Post
Live Intentionally: Inspired Chemo Nurse Preparing for the PCT

Live Intentionally: Inspired Chemo Nurse Preparing for the PCT

A satisfied grin crept across my face as I neatly printed the words, "To Allison, From Santa" on a package neatly wrapped in llama print Christmas paper. I tucked it...

Dec 24, 2019 : Allison Perrine
Update on the Future of Hiker Heaven

Update on the Future of Hiker Heaven

Jeff and Donna Saufley have created a "Plan B" alternative to selling the Hiker Heaven hostel (located near the Pacific Crest Trail in Agua Dulce, CA)

Dec 24, 2019 : Samantha Olthof
No Mom, I Am Not Bringing Deodorant

No Mom, I Am Not Bringing Deodorant

If I had a dollar for every time my mom or another family member asked me if I was bringing deodorant with me on my 2020 PCT hike I would...

Dec 23, 2019 : Justine
Trail Correspondents Episode #24 | An Interview with Your Former Self

Trail Correspondents Episode #24 | An Interview with Your Former Self

Today marks the final episode of our second season.  Although this news is melancholy, this episode is too good to be down. At the beginning of this year, before embarking...

Dec 23, 2019 : Zach
Trail Correspondents 2020: Apply to Join the Team!

Trail Correspondents 2020: Apply to Join the Team!

Let's run it back. We're thrilled to announce that we will be bringing back a third season of Trail Correspondents, a podcast dedicated to sharing the highs, lows, and everything...

Dec 23, 2019 : Zach
The Best Gifts for Backpackers Over $150

The Best Gifts for Backpackers Over $150

We polled thru-hikers, our gear review team, and our writer crew to find out what they’d most want to find neatly wrapped and ready to throw into the pack. These...

Dec 23, 2019 : The Editors
Reason for the Season (of Hiking), or Why I’m Hiking the Colorado Trail

Reason for the Season (of Hiking), or Why I’m Hiking the Colorado Trail

My reasons for choosing to hike the Colorado Trail in 2020.

Dec 23, 2019 : Will Harmon