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12 Helpful Tips for Dealing With Rain While Hiking the Appalachian Trail
No pain, no rain, no Maine. Every AT thru-hiker knows the expression. Unlike its western counterparts, the Pacific Crest and Continental Divide
Two Hikers Dead, Actor Missing on California Mountain After Weeks of Extreme Weather
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department yesterday warned hikers to "think twice and heed warnings" before hiking on Mount San Antonio, better
Hiker Reported Missing More Than 2 Months After Leaving for AT Trip
A hiker who apparently never returned from a backpacking trip in Shenandoah National Park over two months ago has been reported missing, according to
Ibex Woolies Tech 1/4 Zip Base Layer Review
Temperature regulation is tricky in winter, especially for a sweat monster like me. I'm liable to sweat even on the most frigid days, which is a big
Zpacks Zip Around Sleeping Bag Review (First Impressions)
I've wanted to try a Zpacks sleeping bag for years, ever since a more experienced hiking friend (whom I secretly idolized) raved about her trusty
Is Freezer Bag Cooking Really Safe?
If you dehydrate your own backpacking food, you probably package individual servings in quart-size freezer bags. Not only are Ziplocs a lightweight,
6 All-Too Common Backpacking Myths That Need to Die
You might have thought backpacking was just a straightforward way to unplug and connect with nature, but no! It is a lifestyle rife with controversy
How To Score a PCT Long-distance Permit
It's that time of year again. The Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) will open the PCT Long-distance Permit application on Tuesday, November 15th
5 of the Best Backpacking Trips in Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park is a hiker’s dream destination. How many other places in the United States can you hike from the white sand beaches of the
Share Your Favorite Spooky Hiking Stories with The Trek
Spooky season is upon us once more, my friends. From mysterious howling in the woods to possibly witnessing the start of an alien invasion, we've all