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Best Deals for Backpackers at REI’s Summer Clearance
Summer might have just started, but REI's summer clearance is in full swing. Polish up your backpacking and camping gear setup for your summer
Trek Readers’ Favorite Day Hikes Close to Home
Amid the economic and mental turmoil wrought by COVID-19, the outdoors has been a satisfying—if brief—escape for many of us. We asked Trek readers to
The Great American Outdoors Act is up for a Vote in Congress
In case 2020 wasn’t full of enough surprises, there’s one you may have missed that could be a boon for the trails we love. Back in March, President
Climbing for a Cause: Brittney Woodrum on her Goal to Summit the Colorado 14ers Carrying a ShelterBox
Climbing Colorado’s 58 Fourteeners is a rite of passage for every aspiring mountaineer. Towering over 14,000 feet, these mountains rank as some of
Challenging the Narrative and Amplifying Voices: Resources for Education and Inclusivity in the Outdoor Industry
One of the universal characteristics of people who love the outdoors is that we enthusiastically lean into discomfort. The outdoors community is
The Best Deals for Backpackers at REI’s 2020 Anniversary Sale
REI’s Anniversary Sale is one of their biggest sale events of the year, and this year is no exception. Deals include Patagonia jackets, NEMO tents
Gear Wars: Somewear Global Hotspot Vs. Garmin inReach Mini
Satellite-enabled location tracking, backcountry GPS units, and off-grid texting have become almost ubiquitous when it comes to long-distance hiking.
Smokies Continue Phased Reopening; AT Permits Still not Being Issued
(Updated 9 a.m. MT, May 23) The Smokies continued a phased reopening, more than a month after the park closed for all uses. The reopening was
The 2020 Thru-Hikers Who Stayed Home and are Helping Their Communities
At this point it's old news: the 2020 thru-hiking season isn't happening. I've seen prospective 2020 thru-hikers referred to as NOGO hikers (instead
Trail Correspondents 2021: SOBOs Apply to Join the Team!
We’re thrilled to announce that we will be bringing back a third season of Trail Correspondents, a podcast dedicated to sharing the highs, lows, and