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Completing My Hike From Canada to Mexico
This morning, we had a relatively early start to the day. We waited for the sun to come up and then packed our things. I can’t believe this is our...
My Last Full Day on the CDT
This morning we were up fairly early and packed up camp. By 7:30am we are walking once again through the open desert. It was easy to break the day up...
Madison “Peg Leg” Blagden on the Eastern Continental Trail and the Pros and Cons of Trail Fame (BPR #283)
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Madison Blagden, known on trail as Peg Leg. Peg Leg is a thru-hiking powerhouse and a...
Congratulations to These Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hike Finishers: Part 2
The Continental Divide Trail stands as one of the most challenging, remote, and rewarding thru-hikes in North America, spanning roughly 3,100 miles from the Mexico-New Mexico border to the
12,000 Miles and Counting: Peg Leg’s Backpacking Gear That Survived the Triple Crown and Beyond
When I first got into thru-hiking back in 2017, I was under the impression that once you bought all your gear, you were set for life. Before 2017 I had...
Katie “Double Dip” Jackson on Hiking the CDT as Her First Triple Crown Trail (BPR #281)
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by thru-hiker and Trek Writer, Katie Jackson, known on trail as Double Dip. Katie gives us an...
Congratulations to These 2024 Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hikers
The Continental Divide Trail stands as one of the most challenging, remote, and rewarding thru-hikes in North America, spanning roughly 3,100 miles from the Mexico-New Mexico border to the
Bennett “Jolly” Fisher, Founder of Jolly Gear, on Triple Crowning and the Evolution of His Signature Shirts (BPR #280)
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we’re joined by Bennett “Jolly” Fisher, the founder and visionary behind Jolly Gear. We learn all about Jolly's entry into...
Can You Hike the CDT Before the AT or PCT?
Can you hike the CDT before the AT or PCT? "If you're planning to hike all three Triple Crown trails (AT, PCT, and CDT), most experienced hikers recommend doing the...
CDT Thru-Hike Stats: Showers Make Thru-Hikers Sad and Other Data-Driven Insights From the Trail
A thru-hike is such a transformative, all-encompassing experience that when people ask, “How was your trip?” I struggle to find the right words. How do I explain that it was...