Intentions for Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Why am I thru-hiking, you ask? That's a big question.
Eating on the AT: My Vegetarian and Nut-Free Ideas
I don’t know many people that would be willing to fork over more than $2 per protein bar that has less than 300 calories in it. But a lifetime of...
The Case For Pants > Shorts on the PCT
I hiked over 2,000 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2018, and I sent my running shorts home after the first 100 miles. I bought a pair of super...
Canada’s Great Trails – Hiking The Fundy Footpath
The Fundy Footpath is an approximately 41 km long trail that runs from Goose River on the western edge of Fundy National Park, New Brunswick to the Big Salmon River...
Upcoming Calendar Year Triple Crown
The perfect storm for a Calendar Year Triple Crown attempt starts like this...
Appalachian Trail Hiker Found Dead in Pennsylvania
An Appalachian Trail hiker reported missing earlier this week was found dead Thursday, Oct. 17, near Bear Rocks in Lynn Township, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania State Police said the body of Michael
Don’t Fear the Creeper: When Snake Advice Fails You
Anyone who knows me knows am I deathly afraid of snakes. Mortified. Terrified. Of course, snake lovers and conventional wisdom assure you: “They are more afraid of you than you...
How to Plan a Backpacking Trip in Great Sand Dunes National Park
Colorado is home to a seemingly endless amount of backpacking and hiking trails. While each area of the state boasts vastly different and diverse landscapes, none are as unique as...
Congrats to These 2019 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: October 10 – October 16
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: October 10 – October 16
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
