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Cowboys and Idiots
Picture the scene: it's the year 1493. Christopher and his good friend Amerigo have returned, bringing the first cows to the New World. Here's part of their conversation after a...
Mary “Badass” Anderson an AT Winter SOBO in the 80s and Hiking the National Scenic Trails as an Older Solo Female (BPR #262)
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Helinox, we are joined by Mary "Badass" Anderson. Never has a trail name been more fitting,...
Whatever It Takes
The trail is getting rough again, and the scary part is just about to start! The Big Easy So, after Rawlins, the trail got really easy for over 100 miles....
Brandon “Horsepower” Weis on the Calendar Year Triple Crown and Arizona Trail (BPR #256)
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek brought to you by Sawyer Products, we are joined by Brandon “Horsepower” Weis. With minimal prior backpacking experience, in 2021,
What Worked and What Didn’t – CDT Edition
Normally, I'd leave this post until last, but I think it might actually be more helpful than my usual ramblings. I'm also including a "Needs Improvement" category, in addition to...
Carl “Professor” Stanfield: Reflections on the Calendar Year Triple Crown
In 2022, I set out to backpack more miles in a calendar year than had ever been done. My goal was to average nearly 30 miles a day over 365...
Beginnings: Hachita to Gila National Forest (April 30- May 7)
April 30. This day was unique for the gathering of water from a windmill site, and hiking by a herd of cattle in their open range. It took me a...
Challenging the Narrative and Amplifying Voices: Resources for Education and Inclusivity in the Outdoor Industry
One of the universal characteristics of people who love the outdoors is that we enthusiastically lean into discomfort. The outdoors community is mostly white, which has allowed us the privilege
This Week’s Top Instagram Posts from the #ContinentalDivideTrail
Welcome to our weekly roundup where we carefully select and showcase the most impressive, hilarious, and all-around epic photos taken on the Continental Divide Trail. Use the hashtag #CDT,