Advice
Warren Doyle’s 13 Statements of Wisdom for Hiking the Appalachian Trail
The following is a guest post courtesy ofIn case you somehow haven't heard of him, Warren Doyle has hiked the entirety of the Appalachian Trail more times than any other...
How to Conquer 30-Mile Days Regardless of Hiking Speed
Unless you are a marathon runner, the concept of hiking 30 miles in a day sounds insane. That is, until you do it and realize that it is still insane,...
Northbound, Southbound, Flip-Flop: The Basics of Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiking Routes
One of the most important decisions thru-hikers need to make before starting their adventure is what Appalachian Trail thru-hiking route they want to take. This decision can majorly affect the
Pacific Crest Trail Gear: Let’s Get Back to the Basics
On the PCT, the odds are against you succeeding. Estimates say that between 50-60% fall short of their goal of completing the entire trail. There are a lot of aspects...
Women on Trail: Stories of Courage, Endurance, Empowerment
The numbers are daunting. About 70 percent of AT thru-hikers are men. Mostly twentysomething men. They dominate the shelters, the trail, the culture. For men and women, hiking more than...
A Beginner’s Guide to Day Hiking Gear
Regardless of whether you're a day hiker or a thru-hiker, finding the right gear is imperative to a successful, and fun hike. Over the past three years hiking solo I've...
How to Get Started Hiking New Hampshire’s 48 4,000-Footers
A new year means new challenges, both physical and mental. As a New Hampshire resident and self-proclaimed hike-a-holic, there is nothing more exciting than starting off the new year with...
From Source to Sea: A Hiker’s Guide to Long-Distance Paddling
When I thru-hike long-distance paths, I almost always experience solitude, beauty, and challenge, the three things that have me returning to the wilderness year after year. But everything—even
11 Secrets to Successful Resupply on the AT
Before I started my thru-hike last April, the issue of resupplying along the trail made me a little anxious. Where would I shop? Would it be expensive? Were there enough...
Winter Peak Bagging Tips for People Who Hate Winter
Another year, another trip to New Hampshire to visit family. Once again, I find myself voluntarily heading to the mountains with my father and his hiking buddies as I inch...
