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Thru-Hiker Rescued on the Pacific Crest Trail
A Canadian PCT hiker was rescued from the trail on August 25 near Seiad Valley, California (mile 1657). The thru-hiker, who was not named, slipped and injured her ankle. The...
Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 50 Review
The Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 50 is the updated version of the pack that made Zpacks so popular among thru-hikers. Now made with robust and water-resistant Ultra 100X material, this...
Frozen Body Found on Appalachian Trail in 1970s Identified After 47 Years
A man whose body was found frozen in a cave off the Appalachian Trail almost 50 years ago has finally been identified, according to Berks County, Pennsylvania officials. Hikers found...
Trail of Healing: Finding Solace and Strength on the Appalachian Trail
This guest post was written by Carson Calkins. Rain pounds the roof. The lawn is a collage of puddles and mud. You sit on a cabin’s porch, fortifying your food...
Human Remains Found in Gifford Pinchot National Forest May Belong to Hiker Missing Since 2013
Authorities believe human remains discovered in Washington's Gifford Pinchot National Forest last week, not far from the Pacific Crest Trail, may belong to a day hiker who has been missing...
2024 It’s Still Summer Giveaway Winners
We hate to be the ones to say it, but summer is soon coming to a close. Though the days are growing shorter and the temperatures are getting cooler, we’re...
Superior Wilderness Designs SL40 Ultra Pack Review
I often find myself in need of a framed backpack. While I love my frameless bags, most of the thru-hikes I pursue involve at least a few long water carries,...
Jeffrey James Binney on Being a Plus-Sized Ultrarunner, TikTok Fame, and the PCT (BPR #268)
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are at PCT Trail Days! Our guest today is Jeffrey James Binney, a modern-day renaissance man who is an...
Man Survives Brown Bear Attack in Alaska
Tyler Johnson (32) was injured in a bear attack on Saturday, August 18, 2024. Johnson and his father Chris were on a hunting trip on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska...
The Best Deals for Backpackers from the REI Labor Day Sale
Just because summer backpacking season is coming to a close doesn't mean that it's time to stop thinking about gear. Did you wear something out this summer? Is your gear...