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Ona PCT thru-hike, you’ll be spending months with your gear. Pick it wisely, and you’ll have a friend who never lets you down. On the other hand, gear that is just “good enough” for a short hike could rub you the wrong way when carried day-after-day and may even lead to i...
Ashley Brown is a writer and backpacker who fell deeply in love with the Pacific Northwest at age 12. Her favorite book growing up was My Side of the Mountain. In 2015 she completed a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. Megan Kelly, REI sales associate (Bloomington, Minn.), has thru...
For anyone who is planning or has planned to hike the PCT you’ll know what it’s... May 1st :Sarah Aitchison Amazing Trail Angels & Support in Julian This morning, I got up around 5 AM and slowly began to pack up. I didn’t wanna... ...
Honolulu is calling! This island paradise has something for everyone. If you want to relax on the beach, Waikiki is the perfect spot. If you’re up for a hike, Diamond Head offers a thrilling challenge. And if you’re a history buff, Pearl Harbor will truly amaze you. ...
Packing enough food calories is less important for weekend and short-distance hikes, where you can recover losses when you return home. However, when thru-hiking a long-distance trail for months on end, such as the Appalachian Trail or Pacific Crest Trail, eating enough can make the differenc...
Before we hike we might take a little trip down to Baja with my cousin who has decided to hike with us. Before any of that we are thinking of visiting family, so pre-trail is going to be an exciting time! We might even take a train cross country!Starting in April we are going to...
The plan we were going with was to hike together to Summerhaven and then get a ride to Tucson for a zero day. Today changed that plan. We were both dragging all day in the heat and dust. It wasn't very fun. It seemed all uphill and all in the sun. This is the only picture I...
Well, it is now two weeks before I start my hike on the John Muir Trail and I’ve still done little in terms of my physical conditioning. I say that, but I’m actually getting heavier by the day, so perhaps my physical conditioning is making some progress, albeit it in the wrong di...
Nepal, the land of towering peaks, wealthy culture, and quiet scenes, is an adventurer’s heaven. Among its numerous trekking courses, the Annapurna Circuit and Langtang Valley are two of the most sought-after hikes for trekkers from around the world. These districts offer unparalleled excellenc...