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Gear Review: Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL 2
A combination of low weight, decent interior space, and a fast pitch holds the Big Agnes Fly Creek 2 as one of the most popular backpacking tents for
How to Make an Ultralight Soda Can Alcohol Stove
We all aspire to hike lighter. Unfortunately, ultralight gear is expensive. Even standard camp stoves can run $50 and up, making alcohol stoves a
Misadventure in the Adirondacks: Street and Nye
My trick to long-distance hiking is not to stop hiking. Stopping for even a five-minute break means a good ten minutes of creaky bones and joints
Becoming an Adirondack 46er with My Daughter: Cascade and Porter
My daughter proposed that we become 46ers. 46ers are individuals who hike each of the 46 High Peaks in the Adirondack Park in New York State. We
My Daughter Is an Aspiring 46er, Which Pretty Much Makes Me an Aspiring 46er
This past summer my teenage daughter and I embarked on attempting to hike the 46 Adirondack High Peaks. If we hike the 46 highest peaks in the
How Would Your Thru-Hike Have Been Different Without Your Son?
Since completing our thru-hike, I have often been asked what the thru-hike would have been like without my son tagging along. The first—and most
A Father and Son’s Five Favorite Things From Their 2017 AT Hike
My son and I were asked what the best part of our thru-hike was. Here is what we came up with. Aidan’s (Age 14) Top Five 1) Kindness of
The Psychological Impact of a Thru-Hike on Children and Adolescents
When considering the most difficult part of a long-distance hike, many thru-hikers cite the mental game. The physical challenges are undeniable,
Parenting in the Woods: The Changing Parent/Child Dynamic During a Thru-Hike
Through years of push and pull, parents and children develop a dynamic all their own. What happens to that dynamic when thrust into the extremes of long distance hiking?