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The Importance of Getting Lost
This is a guest post by Michael Engelhard. Any opinions expressed within the post are solely the author's. “I can drop you anywhere with a map,
Hey, Thru-Hiker: Like It or Not, the Camino Has a Few Things To Teach You
This is a guest post by Tim Mathis. I’ve hiked the PCT and the Tahoe Rim Trail and thousands of miles of wilderness in the Americas, Europe, and
How To Hike the Lower Hudson Loop
This is a guest post by Mike "Gravity" Knutson. The Lower Hudson Loop is an undesignated east coast backpacking route designed and hiked by Knutson
6 Essentials Every Backpacker Should Have in Their First Aid Kit, According to a Pharmacist
This is a guest post by Paul "Aragorn" Larrat. Extended travel in the wilderness necessitates carrying your “life support system” on your back,
Excerpt From “You Carry the Tent, I’ll Carry the Baby” by Jack McClure
This is a guest post brought to you by Jack McClure. McClure's new book, You Carry the Tent, I'll Carry the Baby, is available now through all major
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[Book Excerpt] Arctic Traverse: A Thousand-Mile Summer of Trekking the Brooks Range by Michael Engelhard
This is a guest post by Michael Engelhard. Arctic Traverse is out on 1 April 2024. Arctic Traverse, by veteran wilderness guide, outdoor
Blindness on the PCT: Finding My Spot in the Low-Vision Community
The following is a guest post by A. Owyang If you looked at me, you probably couldn’t tell that I have a visual disability. On the trail, I
Thoughts from a Thru-Hiker with Bad Knees
Hi!! I'm Megan (Sweetpea) and I set out to flip-flop hike the Appalachian Trail with my now husband Livingston (Flash) in 2018 when I was 20 years
Uncharted Trails: Finding My Own Way on a 2,061 km Solo Thru-Hike on the Atlantic Coast
European thru-hiking might not be as renowned or well-known as it is in the US, but this multicultural continent boasts an astonishing array of
Thru-Hiking on Blood Thinners: 8 Steps I Took to Pursue My Dream on the Appalachian Trail
Don't let blood thinners keep you from thru-hiking. Talk to your doctor and follow these steps to stay safe on the trail.