
Editor, writer at The Trek. Passions: hiking, snowshoeing, bicycling, craft beer. After 42 years in the crucible of daily and weekly journalism, working for The Trek from home in my sweats and a with cup of coffee brings me great pleasure.
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Nitecore NU25 MCT UL Headlamp Review
The Trek calls the Nitecore NU25 the all-around best headlamp for thru-hikers, prized for its low weight, bright beam and long-lasting battery. The
Nitecore 10000 Gen 3 and NB Air Power Banks Review
I take a lot of electronic gear on backpacking trips, maybe too much. But it's good to know that I have charging options in the backcountry when my
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad Review
The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite has long been a favorite among thru-hikers on the country's Triple Crown trails. It packs small, weighs about 12
[Book Review] The Trail is the Teacher: Living and Learning on the Appalachian Trail
Clay Bonnyman Evans's new book about his Appalachian Trail hike—The Trail Is the Teacher: Living and Learning on the Appalachian Trail—is a
Gregory Citro 24 Day Pack Review
The Gregory Citro 24 is a compact daypack designed for comfort and durability on short outings. It carries well on day hikes and has plenty of
Millinocket Area, Gateway to Katahdin, Becomes COVID Hot Spot
Millinocket, a crucial trail town for Appalachian Trail thru-hikers, has become a COVID-19 hot spot.
PCT Permits Uncertain for 2021 Hiking Season; No October Applications
The application process for 2021 Pacific Crest Trail long-distance permits will not open as planned in October.
White Mountain National Forest Pleads: Take Your Trash with You
Trash and even human waste are littering the landscape in the White Mountain National Forest.
Trump Signs into Law the Great American Outdoors Act
The Great America Outdoors Act will infuse billions of dollars into overdue national park maintenance and land preservation.
Sierra Club Confronts Racism of John Muir, Lack of Diversity
The Sierra Club is addressing what it calls "our substantial role in perpetuating white supremacy," staring with iconic club founder John