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Hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2020? Don’t Forget to Register Your Hike!
Attention all aspiring 2020 thru-hikers—don't forget to register your thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail Conservancy's (ATC's) form, which includes
Lost Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Located and Rescued in Oregon
PCT thru-hiker Robert Campbell was found by a search team on Friday, October 18, after becoming lost in a snowstorm. He had taken shelter in a pit
PCTA Releases Updated Permit Regulations, Including Continuous Travel Through the Sierra
An October 1 update from the Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) has made public several changes for 2020 PCT thru-hiker permits. There is now
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[Book Giveaway] “Free Outside,” Jeff Garmire’s Account of His Calendar Year Triple Crown
Jeff "Legend" Garmire was living the fast-paced life of a successful young professional when he gave it up to attempt a Calendar Year Triple Crown
The Best Backpacks for Thru-Hiking of 2019
There's no such thing as the perfect gear system, but there are options for every hiking style and preference. Your choice of pack will directly
A Woman Has Died on the Colorado Trail After Tree Falls on Tent
A 56-year-old woman died after a tree fell on her tent on the Colorado Trail near Grizzly Peak. The incident happened late Monday, Aug. 13. The
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Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL 2 Tent Review [Video]
I switched to the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL 2 this season after using the Copper Spur Platinum as my semi-freestanding tent for the past few years.
Jeff “Legend” Garmire Just Set the Long Trail Unsupported FKT, his Third Speed Record of 2019
You might know the name Jeff "Legend" Garmire from another 2019 Fastest Known Time (FKT) or two. Garmire has set three FKTs on three separate trails
2020 PCT Permit Application Dates Announced
Hikers planning a 2020 PCT thru-hike starting at the Mexico border will be able to apply for their permit on Oct. 29, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. PT.
James Jordan, Accused of Fatally Stabbing Hiker on the Appalachian Trail, Deemed Not Fit For Trial
30-year-old James Jordan, accused of fatally stabbing Robert Sanchez and injuring another hiker on the Appalachian Trail on May 11, has been deemed