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Trail Correspondents Episode #2: Meet Our Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide Trail Hikers
In the Follow Rachel on Instagram Miles "Miles To Go" Bisher Bio: Hey there, I’m Miles, better known on the trail as “Miles To Go.” I’m a high...
Best Day Hikes in Shenandoah National Park’s Central District
With over 500 miles of trails, Shenandoah National Park offers some great opportunities for those who are ready to take a hike. The Appalachian Trail runs the length of the...
Appalachian Trail State Profile: North Carolina / Tennessee
After leaving Georgia at Bly Gap (mile 78), the Appalachian Trail climbs and descends through North Carolina for 96 miles, hits the Tennessee state line at Doe Knob (mile 174), then...
Gear List: Appalachian Trail vs. Pacific Crest Trail
When I began my gear research for the PCT, it only made sense to begin with taking inventory of what I already had in my possession. In 2013, I thru-hiked...
Beyond Walden: 10 Hidden Gems to Read on Trail
From Walden and A Walk in the Woods, certain books seem to come up over and over among the literary on trail. (My trail name is Librarian, so maybe I...
An Introvert’s Guide to the Appalachian Trail
I have always loved hiking. It gives me time alone in nature to replenish my energy, enjoy the pure exertion of exercise, and appreciate the beauty of the world around...
Backpacker Radio Episode #7: Jeffrey “Legend” Garmire on Hiking the Triple Crown in a Calendar Year
Many a'hiker trash dream of completing the triple crown of backpacking, to hike the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trail. Doing this in a single year is almost unheard...
Mailbag with Jennifer Pharr Davis: Leaving Family Behind During Long Hikes
The Trek Editor’s Note Welcome to our fourth Mailbag with National Geographic’s Adventurers of the Year. She has authored incredible hikes with small children, but you don’t have to hold yourself to
Introducing Backpacker Radio’s 2018 Trail Correspondents: Appalachian Trail Edition
We are thrilled to introduce the first episode of our new Trail Correspondents series. In a nutshell, a small group of thru-hikers from the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and
The Best Backpacking Tents of 2018
Your tent is one of the most important—if not the most important—piece of gear for your long-distance hike. It's literally your home away from home. You'll have to figure out...