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You’re Probably Extinguishing Your Campfire Wrong — and There Could Be Legal Ramifications
When I think back to childhood camping trips, I remember the soft glow of fireflies, the crisp night air, and the comforting warmth of a crackling campfire. Never once did...
33 Bucket-List Hikes You Can Do in a Long Weekend
Sometimes you just want to go for a good backpacking trip without having to quit your job or leave your entire life behind. I've handpicked shorter backpacking trails from every...
The Gear (I Hope) Will Get Me There
Thru Hikers and Outdoor Enthusiasts are excited by predominantly three things: the adventures and trips we plan, the stories we make while out on these adventures, and unsurprisingly... the gear...
Planning a West Highland Way Thru-Hike Can Be Intimidating, but These 10 Tips Make It Easy
Scenic vistas, tranquil rivers, sprawling sheep pastures, and plenty of whiskey. All that and more could be yours if you venture to Scotland to hike the West Highland Way (WHW)....
Step by Step: The Thru-Hike CDT Edition
My Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) thru-hiker name is Brainstorm. In 2023, I completed the PCT after graduating from school—something I had dreamed about since 2015. I remember the earlier years...
7 Delicious Knorr Side Dinner Ideas You Need To Try, According to an AT Thru-Hiker
POV: You're planning a thru-hike, but you quickly realize you don't have the budget to drop $10 - $20 on a freeze-dried meal every night. The idea of subsisting on...
Don’t Let an Injury Derail Your Thru-Hike: These 18 Simple Exercises Can Make You a Better Hiker
I've been asked countless times how I've trained in preparation for my thru-hikes. The answer is a little complicated — I've never created a routine with the intent of training...
I Thru-Hiked the PCT in the Snowiest Year on Record: Here’s What You Need to Know About Navigating PCT Snow
There's always a good amount of fear mongering when it comes to navigating early-season snow on the PCT, but a continuous thru-hike is possible even in the snowiest conditions if...
7 Safer Smartwater Bottle Alternatives That Are Actually Practical for Thru-Hikers
Over the past few years, we've all been forced to slowly confront the fact that our Smartwater bottles — while the perfect size, weight, and rigidity for thru-hiking— are actively...
Could This New Mapping App from the Founders of Gaia GPS Become a Thru-Hiker Staple?
This is a sponsored post brought to you by Goat Maps. No matter how long you plan to be on trail — days, weeks, months — you know that a...