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Appalachian Trail Damaged, Standing Bear Hostel Evacuated Amid Flash Flooding
Thru-hikers navigating the Tennessee/North Carolina state line section of the Appalachian Trail are facing hazardous conditions due to a recent microburst storm. The severe weather event has caused
HMG CrossPeak 2 Freestanding Single-Wall Tent Review
The newly released Hyperlite Mountain Gear CrossPeak 2 tent enters the ultralight arena with the promise to maximize weight savings without compromising functionality. It's the first
Sassafras’ 10 Harsh Truths About the Appalachian Trail
They talk about beautiful places that you see, and the people that you meet, the towns, the food, the trail angels... and that's all true. It's a really wonderful trail....
Why Thru-Hiking Is Your Next Career Power Move (Advice from an Ex-Amazon Recruiter)
Think a thru hiking career break will hurt your job prospects? Think again. Learn how to turn your hike into a professional advantage—and get hired because of it.
They Trusted ChatGPT To Plan Their Hike — And Ended Up Calling for Rescue
Two hikers were rescued this spring from the fittingly named Unnecessary Mountain near Vancouver, Canada after using ChatGPT and Google Maps to plan their route and finding themselves trapped by
Proposed 2026 Budget Would Redirect Conservation Funding to Maintenance Backlog
Released information on the FY26 budget shows plans to change the overwhelmingly bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act and divert nearly half of the funding for the Land and Water Conservation...
63 of the Best Day Hikes in the Mountain West
The 3,100-mile Continental Divide Trail travels the spine of the Rocky Mountains through five stunning states: New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana. Fortunately, you don't need to quit
A Lifetime of Trail Maintenance: the Blackburn Trail Center, Building the AT Rollercoaster, and the Potomac AT Club with Chris “Trailboss” Brunton (BPR #310)
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Chris Brunton aka “Trailboss”. Trailboss is a legendary force in the...
Astral Nosobo Hiking Shoe Review
Astral Designs is a go-to brand for paddlers, guides, and outdoor lovers thanks to its focus on performance, sustainability, and versatility. While it's best known for watersports gear, Astral has
Cause of Death Revealed for 1 of 2 Hikers Found Dead on Katahdin
The Maine Office of the Chief Medical Examiner says that 28-year-old Esther Keiderling of Ulster Park, NY — one of the hikers found dead near the summit of Katahdin earlier...