Inspiration
Hiking the New England 67 4,000-Footers
After completing the New Hampshire 48 4,000-footers, local hikers may find themselves wondering what to do next. Many continue on to pursue New England 67. Summiting 19 more peaks after...
Variations of the New Hampshire 48 4,000-Footer List
Reaching a goal is an amazing feeling. Whether it’s the completion of a thru-hike or graduating college, the accomplishment makes the toil and sweat worth the effort. It can also...
The Best Backpacking Loops in Colorado’s Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness
In a state known for mountains, the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness stands out among Colorado's mountainous locales. The stunning Elk Range towers with dramatic peaks. Located just outside of
Women on Trail: Stories of Courage, Endurance, Empowerment
The numbers are daunting. About 70 percent of AT thru-hikers are men. Mostly twentysomething men. They dominate the shelters, the trail, the culture. For men and women, hiking more than...
Lost on Katahdin: An Incredible Story of a Boy’s Survival
For nine days 12-year-old Donn Fendler struggled through the wilderness surrounding Mount Katahdin in Maine, lost after being separated from his father, brothers, and friends while hiking the
Grafton Loop Trail: 39 Miles of Scenic Backpacking in Western Maine
The Grafton Loop Trail offers a great taste of backpacking in Maine's rugged mountains. Compared to the venerable trails just over the border in New Hampshire, the Grafton Loop is...
Hiking the Hayduke: Welcome to the Wild, Wild (South)West
The idea of Hayduke Trail (HDT) was conceived in 1998 and is in fact not a trail at all, but an 800-ish mile route. It was designed by two adventurers...
After Tens of Thousands of Miles, Has Hiking Legend “Nimblewill Nomad” Finally Retired?
At age 80, one of the most accomplished long-distance hikers in the world has settled atop a mountain in eastern Alabama. Has Nimblewill Nomad's long odyssey finally come to an...
The Collegiate Loop: 160 Miles Around the Heart of the Colorado Rockies
The Collegiate Loop offers a beautiful backpacking experience through some of the highest terrain in the Lower 48. The route travels around the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, using two of Colorado’s
Why They Walked: Portraits of 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers
It's been 11 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...
