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Hiking in the USA from a European Perspective
Ive been lucky to spend a lot of time in the USA over the past few years. Working at a summer camp in New York state in 2010 and 2011,...
Meet the 2017 Badger Sponsorship Winners!
At the beginning of this month, we unveiled the 2017 Badger Sponsorship, where a handful of aspiring thru-hikers would win some very tubular gear, food, and resources, including a grand prize
The 2017 Badger Sponsorship Finalists: Vote For Your Favorite
And then there were twelve. Nearly sixty video entries poured into the 2017 Badger Sponsorship. The Trek Committee painstakingly examined each and voted on their favorites until only a dozen
Announcing: The Badger Sponsorship 2017
Calling all 2017 AT, PCT, and CDT thru-hikers!!! The Trek wants to sponsor you! That's right- it's that time of year- where we give away thousands of dollars worth of backpacking gear, food, and
Interview with Tom Kennedy: Co-Founder of HIKE For Mental Health
Hiking enthusiasts have long internalized the restorative feeling that comes from a walk or hike along a peaceful trail. Academia is catching up, with more and more studies proving the mental-health
Thru-Hiking in the Age of Trump
One of the nice parts about thru-hiking is that its incredibly easy to make friends. Everyones sharing such a wonderful experience, one that almost has to be talked about, shared,...
Ultralight Backpacking 103: The Skill Set
The following series on ultralight backpacking is brought to you by Gossamer Gear, a leading UL gear manufacturer since 1998. Gossamer Gear is a small, passionate company whose mission is to...
Ultralight Backpacking 102: The Gear Guide
The following series on ultralight backpacking is brought to you by Gossamer Gear, a leading UL gear manufacturer since 1998. Gossamer Gear is a small, passionate company whose mission is to...
Ultralight Backpacking 101: A Psychological and Emotional Guide
The following series on ultralight backpacking is brought to you by Gossamer Gear, a leading UL gear manufacturer since 1998. Gossamer Gear is a small, passionate company whose mission is to...
Our 2016 Backpacker’s Holiday Gift Guide: $200 and Up
Make no mistake, backpacking is expensive. We've published plenty of money-saving posts (before and during your hike), but sometimes you have to bite the bullet and shell out the big...