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Trail Correspondents Episode #14: Grouping on the Trail
In today's show, our hikers discuss the evolution of their hiking groups over the course of their journeys. Injuries occur, people grow
Backpacker Radio Episode #20: The Real Hiking Viking on His Colorado Trail FKT Attempt
Reoccurring guest The Real Hiking Viking joins the Turmeric Team to chat about his recent attempt at an FKT (fastest known time) on the Colorado
Introducing Appalachian Trail FAQ with the ATC
The Trek is thrilled to introduce a new series through our YouTube channel, in partnership with Andrew Downs of the Appalachian Trail
Backpacker Radio Episode 19: Piers Ellison on His PCT Brown Recluse Spider Bite, Hiking with a Guitar, and Considerations for International Hikers
Before leaving for a long distance trek, it's common for people to envision worst case scenario. For Piers Ellison, on his 2016 PCT hike,
Senate Committee Backs Extension of Federal Conservation Fund
Updated on Oct. 2 The US Senate Energy and Resources Committee approved a bill on Tuesday, Oct. 2, to permanently reauthorize the federal
Trail Correspondents Episode #13: Technology Use on a Thru-Hike
Technology on a thru-hike. Combining these words tends to rouse some heated debate. Some people abstain entirely from technology during
Backpacker Radio Episode 18: Andrew Downs on the Future of the Appalachian Trail, Thru-Hiker Entitlement, and How to Give Back
What's in store for the future of the Appalachian Trail? This is one of the primary topics in today's episode of Backpacker Radio, as
Trail Correspondents Episode #12: The Lows
Many people's perception of the thru-hiking lifestyle comes via social media, where people are more likely to portray the the cheery,
72-Year-Old Hiker Killed by Falling Tree on Appalachian Trail
On Tuesday, a hiker was struck and killed by part of a tree that fell on the Appalachian Trail, near Ashby Gap in Virginia. The incident took
Backpacker Radio Episode 17: Thru-Hiking Injury Prevention and Recovery Tips with Dr. Emily Kelly
A sad, yet seemingly inevitable byproduct of long distance backpacking is pain and injury. Though it's not a guarantee, to escape a long