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12 Job Ideas For Thru Hikers
Summit Season is ramping up as northbound thru hikers are reaching the end of their journeys. Every hiker knows the grim reality behind that glorious
20 Trail Recipes Built for and by Thru Hikers
On the Appalachian Trail, food is probably the single most important thing to a hiker. Not only is it your source of energy that carries you along
Celebrating Katahdin: 13 Ways to Live it up on the Last Peak
Editor's note: This post was written prior to the BSPA's letter to the ATC, when Baxter State Park became explicit about the park's rules and how
Grandma Gatewoods Walk: An Unlikely and Inspirational Thru Hiking Story
Throughout history there have been many thru hikers whose stories have come to be widely known in the Appalachian Trail community. There was Earl
5 Short, Long Distance Trails For The Time Squeezed Backpacker
Thru hiking the Appalachian Trail takes a lot of time and money. The opportunity to do so often relies on a big change in your life that allows for a
Dirtbag Business: A Book Review of Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinards Let My People Go Surfing
I never in my wildest and nerdiest dreams ever thought that I would read an entire book about the business practices of a company. I can barely
4 Reasons Why Ultralight is NOT Worth the Hype
Almost all backpackers can be sorted out into one of three categories. Youve got Mr. Kitchen Sink: a Bear Grylls machete is strapped to the side of
How to Choose a Sleeping Bag: Six Things to Consider
Most outfitters and outdoor stores leave the average person reeling from all the information they are force fed in order to make an educated
Building a Happy Life: 6 Thru Hiking Lessons To Help You Out
Happiness is a how; not a what. A talent, not an object. Herman Hesse I could have started this out with an elaborate, all inclusive definition
33 Things Only Thru Hikers of the Appalachian Trail Understand
To be honest, anyone who has done a sizable chunk of any long distance hiking trail will be very familiar with many of these, but for the sake of