winter hiking
10 Ways to Stay Warm and Avoid Hypothermia on the Trail
It’s just before dawn, and the mountains all around you are tranquil. You can tell it’s going to be a glorious morning, and you feel the call of a new...
Gear Review: Vargo V3 Titanium Pocket Cleats
Vargo V3 Titanium Pocket Cleats Released in December 2017 MSRP: $59.95 Weight: Don't be fooled consumers. Unless you're only going to wear one of these, they actually weight 4.8
Your Winter Inspiration For the Day: Meet Peter Freuchen
What’s the coldest night you’ve ever spent? For me, the answer is easy: on the shore of Chicken Spring Lake on the Pacific Crest Trail. At a shade above 11,000...
20 Winter Hiking Photos to Inspire You to Brave the Elements
Winter's here! And although it may be a tad blizzardy to hit the trail right now, when the chaos settles, a wonderful winter wonderland will be whispering your name. And in case an alliterative
So People Are Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail Already?
In the moody depths of big city winter days, it comforts me to remember that someone is always hiking somewhere on the Appalachian Trail. It has come to my attention...
Hiking the Whites in Winter
Ever wonder what the green tunnel looks like in winter? What about the spectacular Franconia Ridge, the steepest section of the trail up to the Wildcats, or the crowded summit...
Starting an Appalachian Trail NOBO Thru-Hike in February
Day hiking recently on Georgia's Blood Mountain, I spotted a SOBO (southbound) thru hiker. Not surprisingly, he didn't have much to say with the southern terminus fewer than forty miles away....
Seven Lessons Learned While Hiking The Appalachian Trail In Midwinter
The following is a guest post courtesy of Alex "Professor" Bentley. Alex is a junior at Wofford College pursuing a career in herpetolgy. From a young age he has been enthusiastic about...
A Southerner’s Guide to Cold… Winter Is Coming
My parents did what they could to make cold a part of my life. -- conceived and born in the midwest with occasional skiing trips throughout my childhood and keeping...
10 Tips for Staying Warm While Winter Backpacking
Somewhere in Tennessee during my thru-hike, I experienced what could possibly be the coldest night I’ve ever had in my entire life. I had been lured into a false sense...