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[Book Review] Adventure Ready by Katie Gerber and Heather Anderson
Adventure Ready: A Hiker's Guide to Planning, Training, & Resiliency is a guidebook written by two seasoned long-distance hikers to help others plan and execute their hikes. By making smarter
Backpacker Radio Episode #11: Thru-Hiking Nutrition with Katie Gerber and the Best Sleeping Bags for Thru-Hiking
Today's episode is all about how to eat right on and off trail. We are joined by thru-hiker and soon-to-be certified holistic nutritionist, Katie "Salty" Gerber, to go way down...
A List of Long-Distance Trails in the US
Itching for a long hike but don't know which trail to pick? Yeah, we've been there too. The US is brimming with long-distance trails, but when it comes time to...
The Best Trail Runners for Thru-Hiking in 2024
Are you planning a long-distance backpacking trip? If so, it’s essential that you choose the best trail runners for thru-hiking (if trail runners are your jam*). Think of this as...
The Thru-Hiker Gift Guide: Under $50
It's that time of year again. If you're looking for the perfect budget-friendly gift for the thru-hiker in your life, never fear -- we're here to help. From the hiker...
Food for the thru-hiker or endurance athlete?
“I’m still not comfortable recommending that people eat saturated fat with abandon, but it’s clear to me that sugar, flour, and oxidized seed oils create inflammatory effects in the body...
From Couch to Trail… Never Again
When I started the AT, I thought I was in decent shape. I was an active and healthy 24-year-old. I took my dog on long walks and went on at...
Backpacker Radio #162 | Arlette “Apple Pie” Laan: the First Woman to Hike All 11 National Scenic Trails
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Arlette "Apple Pie" Laan. Apple Pie is the first woman to hike all eleven of the...
7 Badass Woman Thru-Hikers Who Inspire Me to Hit the Trails
Women deserve to be celebrated every day, but this month I am reminded of several women whose stories have captivated and motivated me. Here’s a list of badass female thru-hikers...
Have We All Been Filtering Our Water Wrong the Whole Time?
On a recent backpacking trip, I stopped at a stream to filter water along with some other hikers. We were making hiker trash small talk (“Man, I'm starving. What's your...