Photography

The Best Cameras and Lenses for Hiking and Backpacking

The Best Cameras and Lenses for Hiking and Backpacking

Although no camera can perfectly recreate the beauty of the backcountry, some do a much job than others.  Once upon a time, using professional-caliber photography setup would've added several extra

Apr 27, 2017 : Zach
6 Thru-Hiking Photographers You Need to Be Following

6 Thru-Hiking Photographers You Need to Be Following

Capturing pretty pictures from the backcountry requires only a camera and a desire to explore. Consistently snapping jaw-dropping, eye-catching, or otherwise standout photos, however, necessitates

Mar 19, 2017 : Zach
A Photographic Journey of the Colorado Trail

A Photographic Journey of the Colorado Trail

I hiked the Colorado Trail from August 2 to September 7, 2016. Here are some highlight photos from that trip.

Nov 20, 2016 : Kat Ignatova
THRUHIKE: A Photographic Journey on the Appalachian Trail (Part 1)

THRUHIKE: A Photographic Journey on the Appalachian Trail (Part 1)

About Max "Bear Bag" Mishkin and Mishkin Photography In 2014, I quit my job. I had worked in political and legal organizing for a few years and I had planned...

Nov 6, 2016 : Max Mishkin
Reptar’s Thru Hike Gallery

Reptar’s Thru Hike Gallery

From the lowest valleys to the highest peaks, the Appalachian mountain range is a thing of beauty and splendor. Formed roughly 480 million years ago it is thought by scientists...

Mar 10, 2016 : Reptar
Finding the sweet spot

Finding the sweet spot

There's an ever expanding aspect of thru hiking that has directly connected us to the rest of the real world.  Technology has brought the world to us at the tip of...

Mar 8, 2016 : Dylan Tonkin
With Nerves Building and the Anticipation Rising, the Countdown is Soon to be Over

With Nerves Building and the Anticipation Rising, the Countdown is Soon to be Over

I've been away for a while... So with only 1 month and 25 days till I arrive in Amicalola Falls State Park, I've been busting my ass getting prepped, shaving...

Jan 4, 2016 : Aaron Ibey
From One Trail to the Next…

From One Trail to the Next…

The time between, what to do? After completing the AT, I’ve had a lot of support from friends & family congratulating me on my thruhike along with the work I’ve been...

Dec 2, 2015 : Nick Clicks
Finding More than Yourself on the Appalachian Trail.

Finding More than Yourself on the Appalachian Trail.

You can call me Click! - My Introduction  It's been almost two months since I summited Katahdin and finished my NOBO thruhike on the AT. For some it marks the...

Nov 4, 2015 : Nick Clicks
Park History Profile: George Masa

Park History Profile: George Masa

Masa stood at the prominent height of five foot nothing, and weighed in at 100 pounds. When taking into consideration just how big, bulky, and ridiculously heavy cameras were in...

Nov 2, 2015 : Kat Ignatova