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Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp Review
The Black Diamond Spot 400-R is a compact, ergonomic, and waterproof headlamp with multiple settings, including white light to 400 lumens, red
Not Bad for an Old Lady: Mary Davison on Evading Armed Cowboys, Hiking 12,000 Miles by Age 82, and Retiring From Long-Distance Hiking
For 82-year-old Triple Crowner Mary E. Davison, long-distance trails are all about choice. “You go down a trail, a bad trail, full of
Outdoor Vitals Active Ventus Hoodie Review
I reviewed the insulated Outdoor Vitals Vario Jacket a few years back and have happily added this terrific bit of synthetic gear to my backpack. So I
Outdoor Vitals Tushar Rain Jacket Review
Ah, finding the perfect rain jackets for thru-hikers. All we really want is something that can keep us dry on the outside and the inside when we find
Inov8 Trailfly review
At first glance, the Inov8 Trailfly appeared unlikely to hold up to the brutality of ten-hour days on rough terrain. But after over 600 total miles,
Guide, Veteran, Mother, Cancer Survivor: Rebecca Walsh on How To Hike Like a Woman
When outdoor guide and army veteran Rebecca Walsh was in treatment for breast cancer two years ago, there was a moment when she was so weak, she
The GR5 Grand Traverse of the Alps: A 400+ Mile Thru-Hike of the French Alps
The Grande Traversée des Alpes, or Grand Traverse of the Alps, is a 400+ mile alpine section of the GR5. Traveling along ancient trade routes from
Pamela Clark Is On Track To Become the Oldest Female AT Thru-Hiker Ever
When Pamela Clark read Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods, she was amused and curious. But she never imagined she would one day put her own feet on
Meet Old Lady on the Trail: 81-Year-Old Triple Crowner Mary E. Davison
Mary E. Davison — trail name "Medicare Pastor" — is the Old Lady on the Trail, and she's proud of it. A retired pastor and grandmother of ten, she
Kora Yushu LS Zip Yak Wool Base Layer Review
It’s tricky to find just the right base layer for winter sports in Northern Minnesota. As someone who cross-country skis and snowshoes, I’m sweating