Living Up to My Identity as an Outdoorswoman on the Long Trail
Hi, I’m Jamie and I’ll be attempting a northbound end-to-end hike of Vermont’s Long Trail this fall. Here’s a little about me and why I’m hiking. I’ve always identified as...
Tracksmith Women’s Harrier Tank and Long Sleeve Review
Let's talk about wool. I think it's safe to assume that we all know wool comes from sheep, but have you thought about what that means? Sheep's fleece keeps them...
Colorado Trail Segment 11B-12: The Solo Trip
Drumroll please: I quit my job! Long before the pandemic I’d hoped to quit my job earlier this summer to thru-hike about ¾ of the Colorado Trail. As everyone can...
Colorado Trail Segment 11A + Mt. Elbert: The Water
Section hiking the Colorado Trail while working full-time requires some creativity. It isn’t always possible to hike an entire segment in a weekend, so I broke Segment 11 into two...
Backcountry Tahoe Sun Hoodie Review
Backcountry's Tahoe Sun Hoddie is a great warm weather layer for all outdoor activities. Embrace sun protection and get excited for sleeves and a hood.
Oboz Arete Mid Hiking Boots Review
Oboz hits a sweet mix of lightweight comfort and trustworthy stability with their Arete Mid hiking boots. The Arete Mids offer a unique option for indecisive hikers. They provide the...
Join Us Today For an Instagram Live AMA with Jeff “Legend” Garmire
The Trek will host a live Instagram AMA (Ask Me Anything) today, September 11th, with Jeff "Legend" Garmire. Join us on Instagram at 5pm ET/2pm PT to take part in...
What’s in a Trail Name
Next winter, I will depart from the distractions of this material world and embark on an odyssey that is the Appalachian Trail. I can't help but wonder... What will my...
Colorado Trail: Segments 9-11
Update from the Igloo Hiiii friends. I wanted to pop on to give you all an update. My trail fam and I finished Segments 9, 10, and 11, but we're...
Best of Southern California Backpacking and Day Hiking
I've lived in Southern California for five years and still feel like I'm scratching the surface of available adventure around me. The beaches are great, but within three hours of...