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Are These the Best Snowshoes for Hiking?
I've been testing the MSR Revo Ascent Snowshoes to see how they perform on everything from packed trails to deep powder during my winter adventures in Colorado. I love to...
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Launches Free Hiker Ferry Across Nolichucky River
This past Monday, March 17, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) introduced a free, daily ferry service to transport hikers across the Nolichucky River near the former site of the Chestoa...
You’re Probably Extinguishing Your Campfire Wrong — and There Could Be Legal Ramifications
When I think back to childhood camping trips, I remember the soft glow of fireflies, the crisp night air, and the comforting warmth of a crackling campfire. Never once did...
Triple Crowning in Three Years, Ultralight Tips, and Cold Soaking with Austen McDaniel (BPR #297)
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Austen McDaniel, known on trail as PI. If that name sounds...
33 Bucket-List Hikes You Can Do in a Long Weekend
Sometimes you just want to go for a good backpacking trip without having to quit your job or leave your entire life behind. I've handpicked shorter backpacking trails from every...
Best Deals for Hikers From the REI March Member Coupon Event
This is a sponsored post brought to you by REI. From 3/14 through 3/24, REI Co-op members save 20% on one full-price item and an extra 20% on one REI...
Planning a West Highland Way Thru-Hike Can Be Intimidating, but These 10 Tips Make It Easy
Scenic vistas, tranquil rivers, sprawling sheep pastures, and plenty of whiskey. All that and more could be yours if you venture to Scotland to hike the West Highland Way (WHW)....
20 Trek Bloggers You Should Be Following in 2025
As the hiking season officially kicks into high gear, The Trek welcomes yet another class of thru-hikers to the Blogger Team! Though the trails may be different, the goal is...
This Woman Took Her Family on an Epic 110-Mile Trek Above the Arctic Circle
This is a guest post by Amanda Henck Schmidt. As we got off the train in Abisko after an 18-hour trip from Stockholm, it didn’t feel like we were leaving...
A German Thru-Hiker Has Been Detained, Deported, and Banned From the US Without a Hearing: Here’s What You Need To Know
It's the nightmare of any international hiker: training, saving, clearing one's calendar and starting the journey towards trail, only to be stopped at customs and turned back. For seasoned German...