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Why I am Not Ultralight
To go ultralight or not, is that the question? Today, the debate seems over: why carry more when you can carry less and increase the enjoyment of
How to Think Like an Ecologist During Your Thru-Hike
The following is a guest post courtesy of Aaron Sidder, Editor in Chief of Afield Trails. Afield Trails develops mobile apps for hikers to help them
Appalachian Fail: What I Learned from My Failed Thru-Hike
The following is a guest post courtesy of John Desilets. If you have a story to contribute, submit it The world is full of people with stories
Mountain Crossings Hosts AT Prep Course
Avoiding a Meltdown in the First 30 Miles Hiking the Appalachian Trail is a dream for many people. Those that can fulfill this dream will have an
Ultralight for Under $1,000
Thru-hiking a long distance trail is a powerful, eye opening, and hopefully positive experience. Having completed two thru-hikes, I can definitively
Trans Adirondack Route: A 240-Mile Walk on New York’s Wild Side
The following is a guest post courtesy of Erik Schlimmer, a Founding Member of Friends of the Trans Adirondack Route. Have a story to share? Submit
He’s Fine and so am I: Perspective of the Spouse Left At Home
The following is a guest post courtesy of Jessie Wild. Have a story to share? Submit it Having said that, I always suspected that one day a big
2017 Sierra High-Water Crossing Advice From Someone Who’s Hiked Through
The following is a guest post which originally appeared on the 1. Don't be limited by food How long is Mammoth to Sonora? 110-ish miles, right?
The Trail Karma Initiative: Give More, Get More
The following post is courtesy of the here. The principle of karma says that life revolves around a system of cause and effect. If one
Help The Hiker Yearbook Win a Small-Business Grant!
"I've seen a lot of books on the Appalachian Trail. Finally, somebody got it right. It's about the people" - Hiker Alumni, Class of