Avalanche Danger and Staying Safe on the CDT in 2019

Due to increased snowpack and avalanche danger this year, the Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) is encouraging all CDT hikers (thru-hikers

May 25, 2019 : The Editors

2019 Appalachian Trail Hikers Share Their Favorite Gear and Top Advice

We're a few solid months into thru-hiker season on the Appalachian Trail, and it seemed as good a time as any to check in with our bloggers. We asked

May 23, 2019 : The Editors

Sierra Designs' California Collection is a nod to the company's roots. The sporty, stylish apparel side of this collection is all partly manufactured

May 3, 2019 : The Editors

Aside from shelters and sleep systems on the PCT, you'll need to eat and drink. In this post, we'll cover stove and cookware choices, as well as

May 1, 2019 : The Editors

Before you buy a backpack for your PCT thru-hike, get a reasonable idea of what your pack weight will be (all your gear, food, and water). Most

Apr 4, 2019 : The Editors

In case you somehow missed the *biggest event of the year,* REI dividends hit our collective accounts on March 7. Each year in conjunction with this

Mar 22, 2019 : The Editors

Help us help you. The Trek wants to better serve the long-distance backpacking community. By voting for us in FedEx's Small Business Grant

Mar 12, 2019 : The Editors

Resupplying on the Appalachian Trail is easier then you might think. While the heart of the AT takes you through the Appalachian mountains and

Mar 9, 2019 : The Editors

Since podcasts first appeared on the smartphone scene in 2004, they’ve filled a niche for listeners who want to laugh, be inspired, be educated, or

Mar 9, 2019 : The Editors

It's the most wonderful time of the year. If you're anything like us, and we're guessing you are, you've spent more than a couple of bucks at REI

Mar 8, 2019 : The Editors