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ATC to Resume 2000-Miler Program, Says Thru-Hikes Now “Safer”
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) announced on Tuesday that "long-distance hiking on the A.T. is now considered to be a safer activity." The
Enlightened Equipment Torrid Pullover Review
The cottage gear world's most beloved puffy jacket just got an update. The Enlightened Equipment Torrid Pullover retains all the glorious synthetic
AT Killer James Jordan Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity
James Jordan, the Massachusetts man who killed an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker and seriously wounded another in a May 2019 attack, has been ruled not
Hiker Found Dead on Mt. Whitney Likely Attempting Single-Day Summit
Following an intensive two-day search, on Tuesday Inyo County Search and Rescue recovered the body of a deceased hiker who had been reported missing
8 Reasons Vanlife is Perfect for Thru-Hikers
After hiking the Appalachian Trail, I became one of many thru-hikers to get involved with vanlife. As is often the case, getting back into the swing
Eddie Bauer Centennial MicroTherm 1000 Puffy Review
"Eddie Bauer Centennial Collection Microtherm 1000 puffy" is a bit of a mouthful. So many words. Let's break that down. The Centennial Collection is
Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2021 (Thru-Hiker Friendly)
It may not be as sexy as a tent, backpack, or sleeping bag, but the humble backpacking sleeping pad is just as critical (and often just as expensive)
ATC Will Not Recognize Thru-Hikes During Pandemic
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) indicated in a post on January 21st that they will not issue hangtags or recognize thru-hikes while the
2021 PCT Long-distance Permits Will be Issued; Portal to Open January 19
The Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) announced on January 5 that 2021 PCT Long-distance Permits will be issued at normal levels starting
A Complete List of Individual Permits Needed to Hike the PCT
Every (normal) year, prospective PCT thru-hikers queue up in an online waiting room to apply for a PCT Long-distance Permit. This interagency pass is