Beyond the AT

Everything Wonderland

Everything Wonderland

I dusted off the old gear. My Salomons and trekking poles were caked with mud from taking them up Mount Leconte. My Sawyer Mini was in desperate need of backflushing....

Jul 17, 2017 : Jennifer Williams
Disrupting Aging on the Pacific Northwest Trail

Disrupting Aging on the Pacific Northwest Trail

“They don’t let on, but I assume they think we are crazy.” This is what James Clare tells me when I ask how his friends and family are taking the...

Jul 13, 2017 : Taylor Ciambra
Cathedral Cove: Must-do Beach Walk in New Zealand

Cathedral Cove: Must-do Beach Walk in New Zealand

Cathedral Cove is a beach hike that was recommended to us by a fellow 2016 AT thru-hiker, Pocahontas!  We trusted her judgement and made arrangements to WWOOF in the Coromandel...

Jul 4, 2017 : Claudia and Andrew Carberry
Book Review: Thru and Back Again

Book Review: Thru and Back Again

4,600 Miles The longest of America's National Scenic Trails runs 4,600 miles through the North Woods of North Dakota to the High Peaks of New York. Although the North Country...

Jun 9, 2017 : Caet Cash
The Triple Crown of Backpacking: A “Mini” Version

The Triple Crown of Backpacking: A “Mini” Version

No 2,000 mile hike in your foreseeable future? Don't give up on the dream. There are shorter options that are still epic and can be life changing.

Jun 5, 2017 : Jim Rahtz
This Week’s Top Instagram Posts from the #PacificCrestTrail

This Week’s Top Instagram Posts from the #PacificCrestTrail

Thru-hiking season is in full throttle on the #PCT! And there are some great photos floating around thanks to all the hikers out there! Unfortunately, if you are reading this...

Jun 4, 2017 : Mackenzie Findeisen
Thanks, Trail Days

Thanks, Trail Days

Greetings, internet world. This past weekend a festival was held in Damascus, VA, to celebrate the Appalachian Trail. Past hikers, current thru hikers, and many outdoor brands were gathered for...

May 25, 2017 : Ashley Schellhase
Trail Profile: Kepler Track, New Zealand

Trail Profile: Kepler Track, New Zealand

Located in the heart of Fiordland National Park of New Zealand, the Kepler Track offers panoramic views of mountains, lakes, and fiords.  Fiordland is also home to Milford Sound, Milford Track,...

May 18, 2017 : Claudia and Andrew Carberry
Wondering about Wonderland

Wondering about Wonderland

Greetings! It's been a while.... a long while. Maybe it's because I got rejected for a John Muir Trail permit everyday for 6 weeks straight last year. Maybe it's because...

May 1, 2017 : Jennifer Williams
Pennsylvania’s Loyalsock Trail: a Thru-Hiking Guide

Pennsylvania’s Loyalsock Trail: a Thru-Hiking Guide

A short long trail in the Pennsylvania wilderness.

Apr 28, 2017 : Brian Cipperly