Do You Need a Reason to Hike the Appalachian Trail?
As I’ve pondered over my reasons for wanting to commit to such a long, arduous hike, one with the potential to be life-changing, I’ve realized that a list of reasons...
Hiker Hides in a Bear Box
This morning I was up around 4:45am and began to get packed up. Then headed over to Fresh Ground’s set up for some breakfast. Around 6am Punisher and I walked...
Dangerous Chemicals Found in Smartwatch Bands
Fitness trackers and smartwatches have become an integral part of hikers' daily lives, providing us with valuable health and fitness data. However, recent studies have raised concerns about the
Go One More
How Bare Performance Nutrition's slogan "Go One More" has had a profound impact on my life and can on yours too.
The Changing of the Tides (ECT Day 9)
I really liked this spot and this evening. It was so calm! We heard Barred Owls calling back and forth. "Who cooks for you?... Who cooks for you, all?" If...
Thru-Hiking with 50-Year-Old Gear with Jared “Snackbox” Champion (BPR #289)
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Jared “Snackbox” Champion. Snackbox is s a hiker, father, and Youtuber...
The Northern New Mexico Loop: The Epic 523-Mile Thru-Hike You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
The Northern New Mexico Loop (NNML) is a 523-mile route created by Brett Tucker. It circumnavigates the northern part of New Mexico. The loop takes 3-4 weeks to complete and...
Finding My Way In Zealand’s South Island
I see the light Midnight on a Tuesday I am sitting in a moon chair in a field somewhere in New Zealand’s South Island. It is cold. I am wearing...
Breaking Trail: Making Lemonade Out of My Midlife Crisis
Dreaming Big If you're reading this, you likely remember the first time thru-hiking a big trail became a dream. For me, I was a tween Boy Scout in the mid-90s....
Getting Our Sea Legs (ECT Day 8)
All set to go, I started up ahead and maintained a course close to the mangroves. As I made my way around a bend, I see a dorsal fin coming...