748 Results for "leave no trace"

Leave No Trace Principles on the Appalachian Trail

Leave No Trace Principles on the Appalachian Trail

While the number of hikers attempting a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail each year is around 2500 range, it has no reflection of the total number of people who interact...

Dec 21, 2014 : Paul "BigTex" Bunker
Bringing Leave-No-Trace to Life Off Trail

Bringing Leave-No-Trace to Life Off Trail

On trail, we follow Leave No Trace practices every day. Since Katahdin, I've thought more about how these principles can apply to my off-trail life as well.

Sep 17, 2017 : Zoë Symon
FKT or Fastest known time

FKT or Fastest known time

The start date for my journey is fast approaching, while i can't give an exact date i can say i will begin by the end of march.This is a northbound...

Mar 17, 2024 : Chris Chmura
The AT Is Crowded. Why Not Start Your Thru-Hike on the Benton Mackaye Trail Instead?

The AT Is Crowded. Why Not Start Your Thru-Hike on the Benton Mackaye Trail Instead?

It’s March, and the Appalachian Trail is teeming with humanity. Thousands attempt to hike the iconic footpath each year — and for better or worse, many of them start in...

Mar 8, 2024 : Kelly Floro
Well River, We’re Not In Maine Anymore.

Well River, We’re Not In Maine Anymore.

Travel From ME to GA, Days -2 to 0 Day -2 I picked up our rental car at the jetport in Portland and tossed my exquisitely packed pack in the...

Feb 27, 2024 : Slow & Steady
Announcing the 2024 Badger Sponsorship

Announcing the 2024 Badger Sponsorship

We are excited to announce that The Trek's 2024 Badger Sponsorship is now live! We've got tents, packs, quilts, apparel, food, and accessories from the biggest and best names in...

Feb 12, 2024 : Kendra Slagter
David “Moondog” Roop on Thru-Skating the Florida Trail and Natchez Trace Trail (#238)

David “Moondog” Roop on Thru-Skating the Florida Trail and Natchez Trace Trail (#238)

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by David “Moondog” Roop. Moondog, alongside his buddy, has done the Natchez Trace Trail, Florida Trail, and...

Jan 29, 2024 : Backpacker Radio
No Sleep Till Katahdin!

No Sleep Till Katahdin!

The Hundred Mile Wilderness did its best to make me almost hate the AT. It started off kindly — Lovechild and I arrived at Cloud Lake Shelter just in time...

Sep 23, 2023 : Abby Evans
Best Northern California Backpacking Trips

Best Northern California Backpacking Trips

Explore the breathtaking beautiful of Northern California's backcountry 1. Fern Canyon  Trail: Begin at the Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Visitor Center and hike to Gold

Jul 30, 2023 : Danielle Parsons
Angels and Magic in North Carolina and Tennessee 

Angels and Magic in North Carolina and Tennessee 

I'm not sure anything will top the trail magic in Georgia (through which I gained five pounds), but North Carolina and Tennessee did not disappoint! And so it begins...in Franklin!...

May 19, 2023 : Carol Fielding