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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,
PCT Thru-Hikers Will No Longer Be Able To Hike Into Canada: Canada PCT Entry Program Terminated
The Government of Canada has ended a program that allowed Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers to cross the US-Canada border on foot. Historically,
ATC Announces Detour Around Major Hurricane Helene Bridge Washout
The ATC has received confirmation from USFS, TN DOT, and the town of Erwin, TN to publish a 3.6-mile road walk detour around the Nolichucky River.
Karel Sabbe’s Crew Attacked by Wild Dogs During Te Araroa FKT Attempt
Karel Sabbe is no stranger to ultrarunning, holding supported records on the Appalachian Trail (completed in 41 days, 7 hours, 39 minutes in 2018,
Is It Getting More Expensive To Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail?
Is it getting more expensive to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail? It sure feels that way. You might think spending six months eating ramen in the
How Long Does It Take To Hike the Appalachian Trail?
Tara Dower recently became the fastest human being ever to complete the Appalachian Trail, running the whole thing in under 41 days. The AT is 2,197
NITECORE NU27 MCT Multiple Color Temperatures Outdoor Headlamp Review
This is a sponsored review brought to you by Nitecore. It's getting on toward winter now, and the days are getting shorter — but who ever let
Be Honest. Do Any of You Actually Like Cowboy Camping?
Look, I love sleeping outside on the ground. Love it! But not, like, outside outside. This is probably an unpopular opinion, but I have to be honest:
Let’s Just Admit It: Thru-Hiking Is a Vacation
Look, I get that no one wants to hear this. Thru-hikers understandably get upset whenever anyone labels their thru-hike a “vacation.” Heck, I was
Linda “Nana” Vanderloop Just Became the Oldest Woman To Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail
When Linda "Nana" Vanderloop decided to hike the Appalachian Trail with her daughter Hanna, Hanna already figured her mom could become the oldest