Inspiration
A History of Northeast Peakbagging: Part I, Non-Winter
In Forest and Crag, the authoritative history of the mountains of the Northeast, authors Guy and Laura Waterman introduced their "Superhiking" chapter with an observation that rings true today, 31
How the Hike Changes You: Reflections from 2019 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers
“It’s official,” I told my friend on the phone as I stepped outside and braced against the cold. “I just blew up my life.” The day was January 6, 2019,...
A Triple Crowner’s Advice for Following Through on Your Hiking Goals
It’s January of a new decade and ’tis the season for ambitious lists, goals, and vision boards for the coming year—adventurous ambitions hopefully among them. We set goals to push...
Why They Walked: Portraits of 2019 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers
It’s been 12 years since I started collecting stories and portraits of northbound thru-hikers as they trek through their final state, Maine. Every year I am astounded by the hikers...
When Hiking a Long-Distance Trail Is the Road to Recovery
While serving in Iraq in the early 2000s, Will Robinson was rummaging through a box of books when he found an unlikely distraction: A guide to hiking the Pacific Crest...
OK Boomer: Five Hikers Who Refuse to Act Their Age
The majority of thru-hikers on America's National Scenic Trails are fresh out of college, falling right around low- to-mid 20s. There's a reason for that: taking several months away from...
Wisdom from 2019 Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hikers (Pt. I)
A group of Triple Crowners talk with us about the their experiences on the CDT compared to the PCT and the AT.
Congrats to These 2019 SOBO Finishers
To all the late-season SOBOs out there, we salute you. You are the fearless ones who go against the grain and fight to finish what you set out to do....
The Cranberry Lake 50: A Serene 50-Mile Loop in the Western Adirondacks
The Cranberry Lake 50, as its name implies, circumnavigates 50 miles around Cranberry Lake. The route mostly utilizes already existing trail, creating a continuous loop around the lake. Along the
How to Explore Capitol Reef National Park’s Lesser-Known Backcountry
Often overlooked on the list of must-see parks in Utah, Capitol Reef National Park puts a unique spin on the classic red rocks of the Southwest. Soaring rock walls and...
