Inspiration
International Inspiration: 5 Thru-Hikes on the Global Bucket List
Combining a passion for thru-hiking with the intrigue of international travel is not as elusive as it seems. Whether it's a guiding trip along the Rim of Africa, or a...
Incredible 2019 Thru-Hiker Transformations Part 2
Thru-hiking takes a toll on a person. Mind, body, and spirit. While the transformations of mind and spirit might be the real change after several months in the outdoors, it's...
Incredible 2019 Thru-Hiker Transformations Part I
Thru-hiking takes a toll on a person. Mind, body, and spirit. While the transformations of mind and spirit might be the real change after several months in the outdoors, it's...
Trail Profile: The Great Divide Trail, 680 Miles Through the Canadian Rockies
The very name “Great Divide Trail” is a bit of a misnomer, implying a walk on a cleared two-foot-wide strip of dirt. Instead, this trail delivers so much more; part...
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[Book Giveaway] “Free Outside,” Jeff Garmire’s Account of His Calendar Year Triple Crown
Jeff "Legend" Garmire was living the fast-paced life of a successful young professional when he gave it up to attempt a Calendar Year Triple Crown (CYTC). In 2016, Garmire became...
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[Video] One Wing in the Fire: An AT Trail Angel Documentary
Rob Bird is what you call a trail angel: Someone who goes out of their way to help hikers along their journey by performing acts of trail magic. He is...
Congrats to These 2019 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: August 21 – 28
Congratulations to all of the incredible 2019 finishers out there! Whether it is your first thru, or you've added another notch to your long-distance-backpacking belt, your accomplishment deserves to
Congrats to These 2019 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: August 1 – 28
Congratulations to all of the incredible 2019 finishers out there! Whether it is your first thru, or you've added another notch to your long-distance-backpacking belt, your accomplishment deserves to
How to Hike the Best Sections of the Appalachian Trail
From idyllic rambles through mid-Atlantic farmland to epic alpine treks in the Northeast, the Appalachian Trail offers a multitude of adventures for every type of hiker. There’s no need to...
Congrats to These 2019 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: July 24 – Aug. 14
Congratulations to all of the incredible 2019 finishers out there! Whether it is your first thru, or you've added another notch to your long-distance-backpacking belt, your accomplishment deserves to
