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Gear Review: Hyperlite Mountain Gear 3400 NorthRim
The NorthRim is Hyperlite Mountain Gear’s most durable multiday backpack, meant for adventures on-trail and off. The design is similar to HMG’s
Full Circle
As we near the end of our descent into Deep Gap things look very familiar. I remember that drainage over there, and yes, there’s the side trail to
Jackpot
Watercoolers across America are buzzing with activity today. “I’d buy houses around the world: Rome, Paris, Sydney, London.” “I’d buy a Ferari.
What I Know
It’s been a while. I didn’t fall off the edge of the earth or escape to Canada. I didn’t turn around and start hiking south or hop a plane to the
Miles to Go
At the camp where I work, our director and my good friend, Paige, shares an important piece of wisdom with the counselors at the end of pre-summer
The Rollercoaster
The Rollercoaster is a 13.5 mile section of trail in Northern Virginia of tightly packed ascents and descents. It’s a last “hurrah” of sorts before
I Carry Your Heart
On December 17th of last year, my grandma, Mimi, passed away. Mimi was 98 ½ and bursting with enthusiasm for life. When she wasn’t hosting bridge
On Being a Lifelong Learner
Mid-stride, my mom stops on the trail. "What's wrong?" I ask, and begin examining her backpack, looking for ways to adjust it for added comfort. She
Run Mountains, Drink Beer: Smoky Mountain Relay Race Re-cap and Update from the Trail
"Bandito, Bandito!" I was snapped out of my delerious state by my teammate's enthusiastic call as she ran toward the exchange zone. I quickly checked
Magic in the Mountains
Before I began this journey, I was told that the trail would give me exactly what I needed at precisely the right time. I assumed this meant I’d find