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Congratulations to These 2024 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 1
Thousand of hopefuls set out each year to embark on the Appalachian Trail, but only a select few complete the journey. This year’s class of
Feathered Friends Flicker Ultralight Quilt Sleeping Bag Review
In my multitude of years backpacking and thru-hiking, one of my biggest gear qualms has been my sleep setup — particularly, the sleeping bag vs.
I Hit SOS On My Garmin inReach
Before hiking the Colorado Trail, like every other hiker doing their due diligence, I acquired a Garmin inReach Mini Satellite Communicator. In fact,
It’s Raining On My Parade
When I opted to thru-hike the Colorado Trail in August, I had high hopes for weather. Typically, storms are short-lived and consistent; I live by the
From Peaks to Valleys: Highest Highs & Lowest Lows
Standing amidst a rocky outcropping at 12,500 feet above sea level, the wind carried my whoops and cries miles farther than my feet would carry me. A
Not In Denver Anymore, Toto
In thru-hike land, a day feels like a week and a week feels like eternity. Despite mentally and physically preparing for a challenging trek across
Temporary Cable Bridge Restores Safe Passage Over San Joaquin River
In a much-anticipated development for Pacific Crest Trail and John Muir Trail hikers, a temporary cable bridge has been installed over the South Fork
And I Would Walk 500 Miles…from Denver to Durango
As a professional journalist, it's been a long time since I've had the opportunity to share my story. For the past innumerable years, I've found
Park Fire Closes PCT, Fifth-Largest Blaze in California History
California is up in flames as emergency personnel battle the fifth-largest wildfire in state history. Thus far, the Park Fire has devastated 392,480
The Essential Gear for Sun Protection on Your Thru-Hike
Thru-hiking is hard enough as it is. Don't add insult to injury by ending the day fried to a crisp by the sun. Not only does it feel pretty cruddy,