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10 Reasons to Not Hike the Continental Divide Trail
It feels impossible to write an introductory paragraph about a life event as monumental as this one. I've been planning my thru-hike of the
Continental Divide Trail Gear List: The Essentials & More
What gear should I bring on the Continental Divide Trail? A brief look into my packing list, and a comparison between the gear for the this trail and for my previous thru-hikes.
Enlightened Equipment Revelation Review
There are few things I hate more than being cold in the backcountry. When I first started backpacking, I prioritized price over everything else and
Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 Review
I am on a quest to find the perfect backpack. "But wait," you say. "That's such a subjective title to give a highly variable piece of
Down vs. Synthetic Insulation in Backpacking Gear: Which Is Better?
Thru-hikers everywhere obsess way too much over the most minute of gear decisions. This is a fact. It is also understandable, as hikers gamble their
My 4 Biggest Regrets From My John Muir Trail Thru-Hike
One week into my thru-hike of the John Muir Trail, I found myself crying in my tent, terrified and in pain, searching my map for a route off the
Nature Calls: How To Poop Outside on Your Next Thru-Hike
Pooping. We all do it. We all hate it. And, boy, do we hikers all love to talk about it. From the most comfortable outdoor pooping positions to
My 5 Biggest Regrets From My Colorado Trail Thru-Hike
I did a lot of things right on my Colorado Trail thru-hike. I finished the 486-mile trail with no major gear failures or lasting injuries and came
Backpacking Safety for Solo Women: Understanding and Managing Risk in the Backcountry
When sharing news of an upcoming thru-hike, one of the most common questions I get — right up there with “Where do you poop?” and “Where do you
Ranking the Colorado Trail Segments: 100% Subjective, Completely True
The 486 miles between Denver and Durango on the Colorado Trail (CT) weave through six wilderness areas, eight mountain ranges, and five major river