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My Feelings, Days Out from Starting on the Appalachian Trail
I want to write down some thoughts about what I’m feeling with a few days left to go before I leave friends and family behind to attempt a thru-hike of...
Peg Leg’s Top Advice for Thru-Hikers After Trekking 5,500 Miles in 1 Year
Setting out onto a thru-hike is truly the adventure of a lifetime. Some people spend a decade or more of their lives planning for a hike along a national scenic...
Patagonia Granite Crest Jacket Review
What hiker doesn’t know the feeling of letting their mind go wherever it wants to while walking really far? That’s what I do most of the time, although when I’m...
How to Hike the Colorado Trail with David Fanning: Seasons, Trail Towns, and Extra Experiences (BPR #247)
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are chatting all things Colorado Trail. Rachel, who filled in for Zach, and Chaunce are joined by David Fanning,...
How To Hike the Pemi Loop: 30 Miles of Premier Hiking in New Hampshire’s White Mountains
The Pemi Loop is one of the most infamous backpacking routes in the northeast. While Backpacker Magazine rates the loop as the second hardest day-hike in America, most hikers shudder...
Enlightened Equipment Revelation Review
There are few things I hate more than being cold in the backcountry. When I first started backpacking, I prioritized price over everything else and suffered a sleepless, miserable November...
Starting Big: Brandon Weis’ First Thru-Hike Was a Calendar-Year Triple Crown
Ottawa, Ohio native Brandon Weis first saw the vast open spaces of the Western United States on a road trip during his freshman year at Ohio State University. “I believe...
Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 Review
I am on a quest to find the perfect backpack. "But wait," you say. "That's such a subjective title to give a highly variable piece of gear!" Have you read...
The Quehanna Trail: Finding Solitude in the Pennsylvania Wilds
With the exception of the AT, Pennsylvania's trails don't receive much attention outside of the Mid-Atlantic region. Many people are thus surprised to learn that the Keystone State hosts a...
Girl Stuff 3.0: Hiking as a New Mom, Pink Blazing, and Fearmongering (BPR #246)
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are bringing you another edition of Girl's Stuff! Today, Chaunce along with guest panelists, Rachael "Rabbit" Delano and Marie