Advice
Where to Send Mail Drops on the Appalachian Trail 2019
We'll be the first ones to say it: with few exceptions, it's not really necessary to send mail drops on the Appalachian Trail. Thru-hikers have the option of hiking through...
How to Choose a Backpack for a Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hike
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 backpack companies state...
How to Prevent and Treat 7 Common Thru-Hiking Foot Problems
Have you ever noticed that thru-hikers have an awful lot in common with zombies? Both are prone to shuffling glassy-eyed through the woods at strange hours. Both have large appetites
The Basics of Planning a CDT Thru-Hike
Planning a thru-hike of the Continental Divide Trail? The CDT is an underrated gem of a trail. There’s a lot I think you should know, so for this first part,...
Beginner’s Guide to Day Hiking: Shoulder Season and Summer Clothing
In the last Baleaf Women's 8" Shorts Lucy Dream On Muscle Tank (no longer available) Prana Capri Leggings EMS Techwick T-Shirt Injinji Run Midweight Socks I carry a lot of my...
How to Get to the CDT Southern Terminus
Starting the CDT can be a little more complicated than the PCT or the AT, starting with the fact that there are actually three potential starting points. Generally speaking, though,...
The Inside Dirt on Vermont’s Mud Season
The following is a guest post courtesy of Kristin McLane from the Green Mountain Club Vermont. Frequently known on the Appalachian Trail as “Vermud.” Both the Long Trail, which runs 272...
What You Need to Know About Thru-Hiking with a Dog
While it's not uncommon for hikers to take a little bit of home with them on the trail one way or another, some take it a step further and bring...
Wisdom from 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers (Pt. I)
This is the first in a series of posts called "Wisdom from the (Recent) Past" (inspired by a Mackenzie “Wilt” Wieder | March 22nd - September 10th, NOBO "...I miss...
10 Ways to Stay Warm and Avoid Hypothermia on the Trail
It’s just before dawn, and the mountains all around you are tranquil. You can tell it’s going to be a glorious morning, and you feel the call of a new...
