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A German Thru-Hiker Has Been Detained, Deported, and Banned From the US Without a Hearing: Here’s What You Need To Know

A German Thru-Hiker Has Been Detained, Deported, and Banned From the US Without a Hearing: Here’s What You Need To Know

It's the nightmare of any international hiker: training, saving, clearing one's calendar and starting the journey towards trail, only to be stopped at customs and turned back. For seasoned German...

Mar 10, 2025 : Caitlin Hardee
10+ International Hikes and a Continuous Yo-Yo of the AT and Long Trail with Curtis Himstedt (BPR #296)

10+ International Hikes and a Continuous Yo-Yo of the AT and Long Trail with Curtis Himstedt (BPR #296)

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by Curtis Himstedt, known on trail as Easily Forgotten. Easily Forgotten’s...

Mar 10, 2025 : Backpacker Radio
Carl “Professor” Stanfield on the Other Side of Thru-Hiking: A Summer Dream Job at an AT Hostel

Carl “Professor” Stanfield on the Other Side of Thru-Hiking: A Summer Dream Job at an AT Hostel

Hiker hostels are one of the great treasures of America's long trails. The colorful characters and buildings that make up hostel culture can seem intimidating at first, but it usually...

Mar 10, 2025 : Carl Stanfield
Kennedy Meadows Among 4,000 Campsites That Might Close This Summer as Budget Cuts, Layoffs Threaten California National Forests

Kennedy Meadows Among 4,000 Campsites That Might Close This Summer as Budget Cuts, Layoffs Threaten California National Forests

Thru-hikers and backpackers planning to traverse California's iconic trails this summer may find their journeys disrupted, as nearly 4,000 campsites across the state's 18 National Forests face

Mar 6, 2025 : Katie Jackson
Fastest Known Human: This Woman Just Beat the Men’s Speed Record on the Florida Trail

Fastest Known Human: This Woman Just Beat the Men’s Speed Record on the Florida Trail

Twenty-six-year-old Forida native Deanna Doane rewrote the record books on the 1,100-mile Florida Trail this week, setting a new overall supported record (19d 12h 13m) that not only tops previous

Mar 6, 2025 : Katie Jackson
Top Stoves, Filters, Rain Gear, and More on the Appalachian Trail: 2024 Thru-Hiker Survey

Top Stoves, Filters, Rain Gear, and More on the Appalachian Trail: 2024 Thru-Hiker Survey

The 2024 AT survey is coming to a close. We'll be covering the water filters, stoves, rain gear, and so much more in this final post. This post is all...

Mar 6, 2025 : Kate Richard
7 Delicious Knorr Side Dinner Ideas You Need To Try, According to an AT Thru-Hiker

7 Delicious Knorr Side Dinner Ideas You Need To Try, According to an AT Thru-Hiker

POV: You're planning a thru-hike, but you quickly realize you don't have the budget to drop $10 - $20 on a freeze-dried meal every night. The idea of subsisting on...

Mar 5, 2025 : Sheraya Smith
The Best Fleece Midlayers for Backpacking in 2025

The Best Fleece Midlayers for Backpacking in 2025

A decent midlayer fleece jacket should be a staple in every hiker's backpack. The best hiking fleeces provide a much-needed boost in lightweight warmth on chilly days, can be worn...

Mar 4, 2025 : The Editors
This Tiny Device Can Prolong Your Phone’s Battery Life and Enhance Your Backpacking Trip

This Tiny Device Can Prolong Your Phone’s Battery Life and Enhance Your Backpacking Trip

Last year, I made a daring move for an ultralight backpacker: I added a piece of gear to my packing list. It wasn’t a decision I made lightly. After two...

Mar 4, 2025 : Alex "GPS" Brown
8 Tips for 2025 Appalachian Trail Hikers (Backpacker Radio #295)

8 Tips for 2025 Appalachian Trail Hikers (Backpacker Radio #295)

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek and brought to you by LMNT, Chaunce and Badger are serving up tips for this year’s class of Appalachian Trail...

Mar 3, 2025 : Backpacker Radio