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Extreme Fire Danger Prompts NM Forest Closures, Including Parts of CDT
The US Forest Service has issued closures of four New Mexico national forests, including sections of the Continental Divide Trail, in response to
7 Ways AT Thru-Hikers Survive Rocksylvania with Their Feet Intact
Rocksylvania, Bootsylvania, Painsylvania… the Appalachian Trail’s seventh northernmost state goes by many names. But with or without a snappy
AT Closed in Northern New Hampshire Due to Brush Fire
A 2.6-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail in northern New Hampshire is closed due to a brush fire in New Hampshire's White Mountain National
7 Tick-Borne Diseases (Besides Lyme) to Watch Out For on the AT
My number one fear as a thru-hiker? Ticks. Yes, really. Is it that crazy to be afraid of a many-limbed, blood-sucking monster so minuscule I might
Altra Lone Peak 6 Review
This spring, Altra released the Lone Peak 6, the latest update to a long line of beloved minimalist trail runners. Since Lone Peaks are the only
The Colorado Trail Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Hike the CT
Thru-hiking the Colorado Trail is no mean feat. It's 486 miles long and traverses some of the most rugged mountains in the United States. But the
The Colorado Trail Guide: Section by Section
If you want to get a sense of what the Colorado Trail is actually like, this guide will tell you the basics for each section of the CT. I've broken
The Colorado Trail Guide: Essential Safety Tips for Hiking the CT
So, you’re hiking the Colorado Trail. You’re hyped, you're prepped, and you have a plan. That’s great! It sounds like you’re just about ready to go.
Hiker Found Dead on Springer Mountain Identified
A man who was found dead on Georgia's Springer Mountain in late January has finally been identified, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI)
5 Signs You’re Pushing Too Hard at the Start of Your Thru-Hike
When I started my first thru-hike, I was dying to crank big miles from day one. I'd spent years planning for my hike. So when I got to the trail, the
