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Trail Correspondents Episode #21 | Wild Card III: Sober Hiking, Relationship Advice, and Trail Etiquette
Today's show brings us our final wildcard episode. Given the timing of this episode, near the end of our correspondents' journeys, there's a lot of reflection on the miles in...
Thru-Hikers: Are We Selfish?
Thru-Hiker explores selfish motives of PCT attempt.
Manhattan’s Before-and-After AT Gear: Day 1 Vs. 149
On my 2019 Appalachian thru-hike, I had a mix of thrifted, hand-me-down, and new (mid-range) gear. The choices were dependent on size, style, and whether or not I was willing...
Appalachian Trail State Profile: Vermont
As the Appalachian Trail moves north through New England, the sections get steadily longer—and so do the climbs. Stretching 150 miles between Massachusetts and New Hampshire, Vermont beckons with
The Best Sleeping Bags for Thru-Hiking of 2019
We've established the best thru-hiking homes (tents!), how to carry them (packs!) and now it's time to choose your bed (sleeping bag) for the next five to six months of...
PCT Gear Review: What I Picked, Switched, and Ditched
It’s been almost a month since I finished the Pacific Crest Trail, and I still haven’t been able to unpack how I really feel about my journey from Mexico to...
Walk the Distance App: A Virtual Tour of the AT Fueled by Your Steps
Many people try to stay active in their day-to-day lives. When I am not thru-hiking or spending my summers active and adventuring, I find it easy to fall into a...
International Inspiration: 5 Thru-Hikes on the Global Bucket List
Combining a passion for thru-hiking with the intrigue of international travel is not as elusive as it seems. Whether it's a guiding trip along the Rim of Africa, or a...
How to Finish the Appalachian Trail in 12 Easy Steps
Step 1: Pull a Muscle and Hike 464.8 Miles with Said Injury Definitely get an injury. The Appalachian Trail is easy-peasy so you definitely need to beef things up. Add...
Here’s How 5 Thru-Hikers Figured Out Their Lives After The Trail
The gear, permits, finances—not to mention the thru-hike itself—are enough to think about when you decide to attempt a long-distance trek. In fact, it's so much that often the "what...
