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Post-Trail Depression: It’s Not What You Think
Over the past month, I have had the immense pleasure and privilege of interviewing thru-hikers (and one LASHer) about their experiences transitioning
Gear Review: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Uberlite
As any distance trekker can tell you, the post-trail blues are a very real thing. In the months following previous long-distance trips, I've deeply
Gear Review: Brooks Cascadia 13
After swapping sizes several times, recovering from a persistent stress fracture, and waiting for a burly Utah winter to abate, I have finally had a
Understanding R-Value and the Updated Testing Standards
When you select a sleep system for a camping trip, what factors do you consider? Probably the degree rating of the bag, the anticipated weather /
A Guide to Sustainable Brands in the Outdoor Industry
There are few things better than time spent enjoying the humbling magic of our precious earth, and we can all agree our time outdoors is made more
Best Day, Weekend, and Long-Distance Hikes in Wyoming and Utah
Spending time in nature is one of the best antidotes to Western society's fast-paced, consumer-driven world. Whether you're looking to spend a couple
Gear Review: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Windrider 3400
You'll be hard pressed to trek too far on the Appalachian Trail or Pacific Crest Trail without running into someone using a Hyperlite Mountain Gear
PCT Ultralight Gear List
I've been on the PCT for a solid chunk each summer the past two years. Kennedy Meadows to Sierra City (~500 miles) in 2016, Sierra City to Elk Lake