Inspiration
Why They Walked: Portraits of 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers
It's been 11 years since I started collecting stories and portraits of northbound thru-hikers as they trek through their final state, Maine. Every year I am astounded by the hikers...
The Toughest FKT: Meet Alyssa Godesky, the Women’s Supported Long Trail Record Holder
On July 26, 2018, Alyssa Godesky set out on Vermont's Long Trail with the intention of setting the new women's supported record on a trail that seems to love laughing...
Trail Angel Spotlight: Fresh Ground and his Leapfrog Cafe
The first time I met Fresh Ground, it was where the Appalachian Trail emerged from the forest at NOBO mile 240. In a small clearing beside River Road on a...
185 Glorious 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Summit Photos
Each year, we invite Appalachian Trail thru-hikers to send us their finish photos, whether they’re lifting their pack over their head atop Katahdin, touching the sign at Springer, or giving...
Thru-Hiking the Italian Alps from West to East in Three Months
A crazy dream lived in us. One of those things that you put on your bucket list of things to do before you're 30, before you have children, before you...
My Daughter Is an Aspiring 46er, Which Pretty Much Makes Me an Aspiring 46er
This past summer my teenage daughter and I embarked on attempting to hike the 46 Adirondack High Peaks. If we hike the 46 highest peaks in the 6.1-million acre Adirondack...
Why Do We Hike?
I’ve always wondered why the trail calls to me so much. I know I enjoy hiking, but why do I like it so much? Why do I enjoy spending days,...
How to Hike Nepal’s Incredible 150-Mile Annapurna Circuit
Nepal is where you go when you want to step up your hiking game, when you’re serious about mountains. The Annapurna Circuit is just a hop, skip away from Everest,...
How to Visit Every State Park in Your State
When thinking of iconic spots, big mountain hikes, or awe-inspiring vistas, our country's national parks are often the first thing that comes to mind. While these parks provide recreation for...
The 12-Peak Belknaps: A Perfect Intro to Completing a Hiking List
The Belknaps consist of 12 official mountains and several locally named "humps," which make 19. By hiking the 12 specific mountains in the range you can earn a Belknap Range Red...
