Wetfoot and Arry, Vol. 20, Days 43-45: Racing the Post Office
Day 43: 15.2 miles Not very stealthily camped once again. We have a long day tomorrow for what I call our sprint into Hanover. The post office closes at noon...
Four Passes and Dead Quads – Sierra High Route – Day 3
Today started by heading straight up to White Pass. I followed the Cartridge South Fork that I camped next to last night. This start was another case of everything looking...
The End: And That’s How You Finish the Goddamn CDT
I’m holding back tears sitting in the airport writing this up as I wait for my flight. Thinking about how to finish. Thinking over the past few days draws me...
Congrats to These 2019 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: September 12 – September 18
Congratulations to all of the incredible 2019 finishers out there! Whether it is your first thru, or you've added another notch to your long-distance-backpacking belt, your accomplishment deserves to
Congrats to These 2019 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: September 12 – September 18
Congratulations to all of the incredible 2019 finishers out there! Whether it is your first thru, or you've added another notch to your long-distance-backpacking belt, your accomplishment deserves to
The Thru-Hiker Metamorphosis, Part 2: Mind
The Pre and Post Aspiring thru-hikers take to the trails for a variety of reasons. For some, a long-distance hike is a physical challenge unlike any other; out-of-shape hikers seek...
Trials of the High Sierra in a High Snow Year
As most who have been keeping up with the PCT this year know, it’s been a heavy precipitation year for California. This also meant a very high snow year (188%...
The Best Tents for Thru-Hiking of 2019
Choosing a tent for your thru-hike is a big deal, but it's also probably the least stressful house shopping experience you'll have over the course of your lifetime. Enjoy it....
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[Video] One Wing in the Fire: An AT Trail Angel Documentary
Rob Bird is what you call a trail angel: Someone who goes out of their way to help hikers along their journey by performing acts of trail magic. He is...
This Week’s Top Instagram Posts from the #PacificCrestTrail
This is our weekly roundup of all the best Instagram posts from the Pacific Crest Trail. We'll gather the good, the ridiculous, the beautiful, and the hilarious photos from the...
