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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
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...
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
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
Trump Administration Partially Reverses National Park Layoff Decision
Days after enacting mass layoffs that alarmed conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts, the Trump administration has reversed course, reinstating thousands of seasonal positions within the National
The Most Important Day for Hikers You’ve Never Heard Of Is Coming Up
Usually, the only time people think about Washington D.C. on a thru-hike is if they're trying to plan a fun side quest from the Appalachian Trail. Immersed in the mountains...
114 Miles of the Appalachian Trail Reopen Following Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
The U.S. Forest Service has officially reopened a majority of trails and roads within the Pisgah National Forest's Appalachian Ranger District, marking a significant milestone in the recovery efforts
Mass Layoffs of National Park and Forest Workers Threaten the Future of America’s Trails
Thousands of national park and forest workers have been laid off due to sweeping budget cuts and shifting federal priorities, sending shockwaves through the outdoor community. The decision, which
Karel Sabbe Destroys Te Araroa FKT, Averaging 60 Miles per Day To Set Jaw-Dropping New Record
Karel Sabbe is fast becoming a household name in the thru-hiking community. He holds supported speed records on both the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail, and in 2023...
Outdoor Gear Retailer Decathlon Accused of Ties to Forced Labor in China
If you’ve ever wandered onto the Decathlon website looking for a budget-friendly puffy or a last-minute replacement for a broken trekking pole, you’re not alone. The global sports retailer has...
Rescuers Say Proper Gear, Experience Saved Hikers From Dying in Mt. Washington Whiteout
Two hikers were rescued from New Hampshire's Mt. Washington on February 3 after becoming lost in whiteout conditions the evening before. The hikers, Kathryn McKee, 51, of Fayville, MA, and...