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Gear Review: Six Moon Designs Haven Two-Person Shelter
In the course of my hiking career I've used three different tents: a low-priced, two-person freestanding model (roomy and easy to set up, but heavy);
Gear Review: Therm-a-Rest Hyperion Sleeping Bag
The Therm-a-Rest Hyperion 20 is an ultralight three-season sleeping bag that weighs in at a svelte 1.25 pounds. Meeting the requirements of
Gear Review: BioLite HeadLamp 330
I've been enjoying backpacking and running long enough to remember when nighttime illumination meant carrying a flashlight. Over time, bulky
How to Section Hike Virginia V: Front Royal to Harpers Ferry
Distance: 55 miles Terrain type: Woodland trails and some open fields. A choppy mix of short climbs and descents through much of the
Gear Review: Espro Ultralight Coffee Press
Caffeination and ultralight backpacking. Two activities that really appeal to me. Put them together in one product and visions of moving fast and
How to Section Hike Virginia IV: Waynesboro to Front Royal (Shenandoah National Park)
Distance: 108 miles Terrain type: A mixture of woodland trails and ridges, with a relatively consistent elevation profile Difficulty: Easy to
How to Section Hike Virginia III: Daleville to Waynesboro
Section Hike Virginia: Daleville to Waynesboro At-a-Glance Distance: 134 miles Terrain type: A mix of ridge walking and woodlands with some higher
How to Section Hike Virginia II: Pearisburg to Daleville
Section Hiking Virginia on the Appalachian Trail Pearisburg to Daleville At-a-Glance Distance: 92 miles Terrain type: A mixture of ridge walking,
How to Section Hike Virginia: Damascus to Pearisburg
Section Hiking the Appalachian Trail in Virginia: The Southern Section At-a-Glance Distance: 166 miles Terrain type: A mixture of high mountain
Best Day Hikes in Shenandoah National Park’s North District
Within Shenandoah National Park you’ll find over 500 miles of hiking trails, offering you many opportunities to explore the backcountry away from