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Ruck Review: Getting Ready for a Long Distance Hike
When I was preparing to hike the Pacific Crest Trail last year, I was looking for any information that I could get. It was my first long distance hike and...
Update 3: Going Stoveless
The main topic that’s been on my mind while preparing for my big hike (other than gear) is food. I have decided to go stoveless, meaning I will be relying...
Trail Food: Steve’s Paleo Goods
I've noticed two trends over the last several years. An increase in folks interested in long distance backpacking and an increase in people caring more about what food they are...
Pacific Crest Trail Resupply Guide
It’s that time again: Time for this year’s PCT class to plan their resupply. Last year, around this time, I was dehydrating apples and beef in a panic, flipping through...
Ramen, 40’s, and “That Love”
The first half of the A.T. was a new experience for me. It was my first long distance hike and I was NOT used to packing lightweight nutritious food. I...
8 Thoughts on Appreciating Your Resupply Buddy
Let’s hear it for Resupply Buddies. They are often the silent partner in your thru-hike. For some crazy reason, they have let you rope them into 4-5 months of devoting...
Fontana and The Remarkable Bathroom
Day 17 was an uneventful 11.3 setting us up for our first nearo (near zero) day at Fontana Dam. Day 18 we got going 8:30ish (early for us so far)...
A Guide to Mail Drops on the Appalachian Trail
For some people, mail drops are a necessary part of hiking the trail. There are a couple of ways to send yourself packages while you’re hiking. Photo Credit: The Daily...
Pox & Puss Episode #26 – Outdoor 76 Outfitter in Franklin, NC
Recorded live at the Outdoor 76 Outfitter in Franklin, NC with owners, Rob & Cory. We discuss some of the most common issues dealt with during the first 110 miles...
Pox & Puss O.P.P #8 – Death by Chocolate
Super short episode this week! What can we say...sometimes life gets in the way and you have to produce a short episode. A couple of animal stories from Anish &...