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Arlette “Apple Pie” Laan on Becoming the First Woman to Hike All 11 National Scenic Trails
Arlette “Apple Pie” Laan just became the first woman to hike all eleven of the National Scenic Trails in the United States, with mileage totaling
Why I Quit Rushing and Went for the “Slowest Known Time” on the Teton Crest Trail
I arrived at my campsite far too early. It wasn't even lunchtime yet as I walked atop worn bits of Cambrian limestone neatly laid out like tiles
One of the Foremost Experts in Human-Bear Conflict Has Something to Tell You About Bear Safety
Do bear bells work? Is it best to play dead if you’re attacked? Is a gun just as effective as bear spray? Should anything that might possibly have
Sending Out An SOS: What Happens When You Hit the SOS Button on Your GPS Device?
Last season, I had a medical emergency and needed to press the SOS button on my Garmin to call for a backcountry rescue. Though I regularly carried a
A Tale of Two Hips: Thru-Hiking After a Double Hip Replacement
Last year, at the age of 55, I learned I needed to replace both my hips with titanium. I am stronger than ever and thru-hiking is still on the
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