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Gear Review: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp
The Flat Tarp. Probably the single most impressive piece of gear in the ultralighter's pack. There is no single right way to set it up. No
Who was the First Female Thru Hiker?
Perhaps you've seen this post shared on a hiking or camping Facebook page. With an audience of 45,000 folks and 33,000 shares, it has been spread
Gear Review: Rab Continuum Down Hoodie
Disclosure: The following product was donated for the purpose of review. Introduction You won't find Rab products in your local big name hiking
How Down Insulation Works
Down is a remarkable insulator. Not only do these tiny feathers have an incredible warmth to weight ratio, but they also pack super small and loft
Exploring the Carolinas’ Foothills Trail
The Blue Ridge Mountains are well known for their three hundred sixty degree views from their bare summits. But while the Blue Ridge Mountain Balds
Gear Review: Icebreaker Terra Long Sleeve Half Zip Hood
I knew one thing about Merino wool before testing Icebreaker's Terra Long Sleeve Women's Pull Over - it was stank proof. With that in mind, I decided
The Parent’s and Partner’s Appalachian Trail Guide
There are tons of guides for potential Appalachian Trail Thru hikers - AWOL's Guide, the Databook, our very own Appalachian Trials. But few resources
Three Gems in the Triple Crown of Hiking
The Triple Crown The oldest of them all, the green tunnel blazed by white, the Appalachian Trail. The Pacific Crest trail, where the
Exploring North Carolina’s Black Mountain Crest Trail
The Black Mountain Crest Trail is renowned as the toughest trail on the East Coast. Why? In summary: Seven six thousand foot peaks in just
Speed Hiking and Fast Packing
From July 1st, 2014 to August 1st 2014 I walked from Mount Katahdin, Maine to Mount Washington, New Hampshire, 332.9 miles. The date sticks in my