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Gear Review Outdoor Research Helium II Womens
Disclosure: The following product was donated for the purpose of review. This article might sound more like an ode to Outdoor Research's Helium
13 Unlikely Appalachian Trail Hikers (If They Can, You Can)
Do you dream of hiking the AT, but believe the reality to be impossible? What's holding you back? Most people argue time or money, which is
8 Things Alaskan Trappers can teach you before you Thru-Hike – Interview with ‘The Last Alaskans’
Filmed by Animal Planet on the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Northeastern Alaska, The Last Alaskans is a reality show that chronicles both
Gear Review: Sierra Designs Women’s Mobile Mummy 800
Disclosure: The following product was donated for the purpose of review. I live in New Hampshire, which is the home of winter. Recently, spring
A Guide to the 24 X 24 X 24 Challenge
What 2000-mile test of physical endurance would be complete without additional challenges to make it harder? Many of you have heard of the four state
Get Lost: How to Lose Someone On the AT
Each year now the AT sees an increase in people attempting to thru-hike. After the starting pistol of early April, you might feel a like youre in a
One Star Reviews of the Appalachian Trail
Recently, when I was sitting in Carter Notch Hut in - well, Carter Notch - I noticed a sign bearing the ubiquitous logos of trip advisor and yelp,
The 10 Hikers You Meet on the Appalachian Trail
1. The Squirrelly Old Man This is Billy Goat. He's awesome and has hiked everything. If youre a cyclist or runner, youve probably seen this
Going Pharr as a Phemale: Gender Equality on the AT
In the summer of 2013, I thru hiked the Appalachian Trail with my boyfriend, Mark. We make a pretty good team. When I abandoned him to spend six
What Gear Companies Get Wrong About Women
As we layered up for the New Hampshire winter, my friend and I were indulging in a popular pastime comparing our gear. We both enjoy the outdoors