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Outdoor Gear Retailer Decathlon Accused of Ties to Forced Labor in China
If you’ve ever wandered onto the Decathlon website looking for a budget-friendly puffy or a last-minute replacement for a broken trekking pole, you’re not alone. The global sports retailer has...
Rescuers Say Proper Gear, Experience Saved Hikers From Dying in Mt. Washington Whiteout
Two hikers were rescued from New Hampshire's Mt. Washington on February 3 after becoming lost in whiteout conditions the evening before. The hikers, Kathryn McKee, 51, of Fayville, MA, and...
Trump Changes Name of Denali, America’s Tallest Mountain, Back to Mt McKinley in Controversial Executive Order
In a move that has reignited a longstanding debate, President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to rename Denali, North America's tallest peak, back to Mount McKinley. This decision...
PCT Thru-Hikers Will No Longer Be Able To Hike Into Canada: Canada PCT Entry Program Terminated
The Government of Canada has ended a program that allowed Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers to cross the US-Canada border on foot. Historically, northbound thru-hikers have been able to apply to...
ATC Announces Detour Around Major Hurricane Helene Bridge Washout
The ATC has received confirmation from USFS, TN DOT, and the town of Erwin, TN to publish a 3.6-mile road walk detour around the Nolichucky River. The Chestoa Bridge, which...
Karel Sabbe’s Crew Attacked by Wild Dogs During Te Araroa FKT Attempt
Karel Sabbe is no stranger to ultrarunning, holding supported records on the Appalachian Trail (completed in 41 days, 7 hours, 39 minutes in 2018, making him the fastest man to...
Dangerous Chemicals Found in Smartwatch Bands
Fitness trackers and smartwatches have become an integral part of hikers' daily lives, providing us with valuable health and fitness data. However, recent studies have raised concerns about the
A Norovirus Vaccine Is in Late-Stage Trials: What It Means for Thru-Hikers
Raise your hand if you've ever been personally victimized by Norovirus. Norovirus, a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, is one of the most dreaded illnesses among thru-hikers. It
Appalachian Trail Sees 30% Decrease in Thru-Hiker Registrations for 2025
Recent data from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) shows a significant decline in hiker registrations for the 2025 season. As of January 13th, only 1,257 people had registered their hikes...
Biden’s Final, Controversial Push for America’s Public Lands
As President Joe Biden enters the final week of his term, his administration is poised to announce the creation of two new national monuments in California: Chuckwalla National Monument and...