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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...
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...
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...
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...
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)
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.