Inspiration
Wisdom from 2018 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers (Pt. II)
To those of you who have been following along since the first Wisdom from the (Recent) Past post, welcome back! To those of you just jumping in, welcome (check out...
Wisdom from 2018 Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hikers (Pt. I)
The last trail we are going to address on this Wisdom from the 2018 Thru-Hikers series is the epic, infamous CDT. The CDT tends to be less trafficked and less...
Wisdom from 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers (Pt. II)
We're back for a second dose of wisdom from the AT Class of 2018! As some Christopher “Sticks” Keys | March 25th - September 30th NOBO "If you are out...
A Quick Guide to the New England 100 Highest
As the temperature rises and the snow melts here in New England, the appearance of perennials and emergence of birds reminds us that yes, there is a life without bitter...
Wisdom from 2018 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers (Pt. I)
As the new thru-hiking season dawns, many people are prepping for the adventure of a lifetime. Shakedown hikes, last-minute gear purchases, and breaking in that first pair of trail runners....
Connecticut: Must-See Day Hikes on the Appalachian Trail
Connecticut's section of the Appalachian Trail may be short, but what it lacks in length it makes up for in diversity. In its 52 miles, the trail traverses everything from...
Stringbean on “Stringbean”: An Interview with the Appalachian Trail FKT Record Holder
It was mind-boggling. How could an unsupported ultrarunner, carrying a pack and sleeping in a tent, not just break the unsupported record on the Appalachian Trail by eight days, but...
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 began the endeavor...
Unlikely Hikers Taking Over the Internet
There is no question that thru-hiking communities tend to be pretty homogeneous. Here are some stats from the PCT Class of 2018 (and a Halfway Anywhere 2018 PCT Hiker Survey....
The Best Podcasts for Thru-Hikers
Since podcasts first appeared on the smartphone scene in 2004, they’ve filled a niche for listeners who want to laugh, be inspired, be educated, or all of the above. For long-distance...
