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Garmin Just Released Data from 10,000 SOS Incidents, and It’s Fascinating
Over one-third of SOS requests placed via Garmin inReach over the last 11 years were from hikers or backpackers, according to data from over 10,000
PCT Trail Runner Found Dead in Columbia River Gorge
Nicholas Wells, 33, of Camas, WA was found deceased at approximately one a.m. on Sunday, October 23rd, 2022, on the Oregon side of the Columbia River
How To Wash Your Sleeping Bag
Confused about how to wash your sleeping bag or quilt? Caring for your sleeping bag properly keeps it warm and helps it last longer. Whether you use
What is the Triple Crown of Thru-Hiking?
So you've heard people refer to the "Triple Crown." Maybe you've even heard people say they're planning on "Triple Crowning," or refer to another
Carl “Professor” Stanfield on Attempting the Most Miles Ever Hiked in One Year
Carl "Professor" Stanfield is on a mission to hike more miles in a single year than any hiker ever recorded. He's currently in the middle of a
This Week’s Best Gear Deals from Across the Web
Labor Day's coming up—which means sales at your favorite online outdoor retailers! Check out some amazing offerings from Moosejaw, Backcountry, and
Man Arrested Standing Naked on Roof of AMC White Mountains Hut
On Saturday August 20th, a man was arrested standing naked and "highly agitated" on the roof of Zealand Falls Hut according to NBC Boston. It took
Tom Boerman Aims to Cross All 7 Continents on Foot (Yes, Including Antarctica)
"I don't want to be a prisoner of my own goals." Meet Tom Boerman, the Dutchman walking across every continent—including Antarctica. Once suicidal,
Lyme Disease Vaccine Enters Phase 3 Trials
A new vaccine against Lyme disease developed by Pfizer and French drugmaker Valeneva has entered phase 3 trials. The randomized controlled study has
In Defense of Wild: Cheryl Strayed’s Memoir Is Nothing Like Your Trail Journal, and That’s OK
When I was on the PCT, I encountered a lot of hate for Cheryl Strayed's classic PCT memoir, Wild. I saw a fair bit of Wild love too, but the book