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Trail Tales #5 – Kennedy Meadows South, the New Terminus

Trail Tales #5 – Kennedy Meadows South, the New Terminus

Taking your first few steps on the PCT is full of emotions. Feelings range from nervous to excited and everything else in between all at once. As you move away...

Nov 28, 2023 : Macy Gustavus
The Best Cyber Monday Deals for Hikers and Backpackers

The Best Cyber Monday Deals for Hikers and Backpackers

Congratulations, you survived Thanksgiving. And you know what follows Thanksgiving? Cyber Monday! Though online shopping and scouring the internet for deals might be overwhelming for some, we've

Nov 27, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Week 4 (April 22-28) Mud and Rocks

Week 4 (April 22-28) Mud and Rocks

“As long as I live, I hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing. I’ll interpret the rocks, learn the language of flood, storm, and the avalanche. I’ll acquaint myself with...

Nov 25, 2023 : Beth Malchus Stafa
Just Look for the Helpers

Just Look for the Helpers

I was reading comments from my last entry and realized how many different perspectives we all have based on our preferences and our experiences. It’s so wonderful that we have...

Nov 14, 2023 : Tara Graham
Part Eleven – Fear in the Sierra

Part Eleven – Fear in the Sierra

On Monday, June 12th, we left Bishop for the second time to return to the trail, leaving behind us the comfort of town life and the warmth of being surrounded...

Nov 12, 2023 : Titouan Le Roux
A Thru Hikers Thanksgiving: Delicious? Eh. Nutritious? Nope. Beautiful? Absolutely!

A Thru Hikers Thanksgiving: Delicious? Eh. Nutritious? Nope. Beautiful? Absolutely!

For this year's Thanksgiving, I'm trading my grandmothers famous sausage stuffing for a stuff sack of backpacking snacks. Swapping the fresh pies and desserts for Luna Bars and gummy bears....

Nov 11, 2023 : Sheehan Twomey
Part Ten – The High Sierra

Part Ten – The High Sierra

The Real Fun Begins Throughout the night, storms continued rolling over our campsite. The snow kept falling, pushing against the roof of my tent. We could hear the sound of...

Nov 5, 2023 : Titouan Le Roux
Trail Tales #3 – Our ride through the Sierra Nevada

Trail Tales #3 – Our ride through the Sierra Nevada

Tis' the season for hitches from Burning Man attendees returning home and for sharing the trail with JMTers -- we made it to the Sierra Nevada! After flip-flopping around, making...

Oct 28, 2023 : Macy Gustavus
One & Done (Part 2-  Signing Out)

One & Done (Part 2- Signing Out)

Katahdin stood proudly, her high sides bathed in sunlight though a fleet of endless grey clouds skimmed the lofty summit and hung a veil atop our finish line. They were...

Oct 28, 2023 : George Preiss
Four Pass Loop: only a dream

Four Pass Loop: only a dream

Now that I’ve finally come to terms with it, let’s talk about the trip that we planned but never took. Maroon Bells - a pipe dream Since February I’ve been...

Oct 25, 2023 : Courtney Long