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New Hampshire’s 48 4,000-Footers, Ranked
I love them all, even the ones I hated when I was hiking them. And what might have been one of my least-favorite hikes could rank in the top five...
Five Ways to Poop in the Woods: An Illustration
It's one of the most common questions for first-time backpackers and campers. The uncertainty can be enough to stop those wanting to get into the outdoors from partaking. Of course...
Careers in the Outdoors Part V: Interview with a Hotshot
In the age of global warming, wildfires are becoming more widespread, more frequent, and lasting longer than ever before. If you're interested in saving the planet (or at least mitigating...
Congrats to These 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers! (Week of Oct. 7)
A huge round of applause for these brand-spanking-new thru-hikers! Whether youre going northbound, southbound, or flip-flopping, we want to feature the photo of you crossing the finish line! This
Mountaineering Mental Preparation: Getting Your Mind Right
Whether you think you can, or you think you cant, youre right. ---Henry Ford Picture this... youre on a long, uphill slog on the mountain of your dreams where you...
The Best Outdoor Gear Deals of the Week: Week of 10/12
This is the season to be gearing up while saving money. We scoured the internet to find the best timely deals on some of our favorite backpacking items---from base layers...
Reaching the Roof of Africa: How to Hike Mount Kilimanjaro
Towering 19,341 feet above the Serengeti, Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest free-standing mountain in the world and the highest peak in Africa. The first ascent was made by German mountaineer Hans
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Will Permits Ever be Required to Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail? [AT FAQ]
The Trek recently introduced a new video Appalachian Trail FAQ series in conjunction with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. In the most recent video, Andrew Downs, Central and Southwest Virginia
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 apart, paces differ, life happens. You get to...
Our Favorite Insulated Jackets for Women
The following is a sponsored post brought to you by REI. Find your next favorite puffy jacket here. There are a lot of options out there for choosing the right insulated...