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Photographer’s Passion Turns into the PCT People Project
The life of a thru-hiker is intriguing for those who haven't experienced it for themselves. To live out of a backpack for months in the woods is
Maps Versus Apps for Backcountry Navigation
There have been major changes in the the world of backcountry navigation over the past two decades—heck, in the world of navigation in general. Back
What the Long Trail Taught Me
First and foremost it taught me that we all walk for different reasons and our paths are all different lengths. We may all walk the same trail but
I Quit Four Days into My Thru-Hike
I hate the word quit, because it didn't feel like I quit anything. It feels like I simply shifted course. That I got what I needed to get out of my
Gear List for the Long Trail
It has taken a lot of mileage and a lot of research to come up with what I consider to be exactly what I need for my upcoming thru-hike. I've tested
Reflecting on Backpacking the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway
In late April I made the impromptu decision to set off on a two-night backpacking trip on my own. This decision was based on the fact that I’m
One Month Until My Thru-Hike
The days are counting down much faster than I imagined they would and here I sit with around 30 days until I hit the Long Trail. In the past few
Book Review: “Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home”
Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home Author: Heather "Anish" Anderson MSRP: $17.95 (208 pages. Release date Jan. 14, 2019) Publisher: Mountaineers
What to Know About Redlining New Hampshire’s White Mountains
You're looking for the ultimate lifelong hiking challenge in the White Mountains. A race to the finish isn't what you're about, and checking
My First Backpacking Trip: Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway
In less than three months I'll be setting off on my first thru-hike. I'll say goodbye to my day job, strap on my trail runners, and hit the Long