5 Short Multi-Day Canoe Trips
Paddle the Backcountry: 5 Multi-Day Canoe Trips to Camp a New WayI really wanted to take this opportunity to repeat the folk-lore that my home state has more shoreline than…
Why We Wander
Sitting in front of a blue light generating computer for eight hours a day is not how we were meant to be. Sitting in traffic watching the turn signal of…
An Appalachian Trail hiker takes in the view from a high peak.
Choose Your Own Adventure: What Long Trail Is for You?
The decision to undergo a thru hike is not an easy one. There are many things to consider, from food storage to shelter to your pack to the shoes you will inevitably wear down (multiple times). These choices and related opinions are incredibly contentious among hikers but more prevalent are the questions and disbelief you may encounter in your closest friends and family.
Dear PCT Class of 2024
The videos have been watched. The gear has been dialed in. The permit has been secured. It’s happening - you are, for so many, about to embark on the biggest…
The Fear and the Light
Franklin Roosevelt famously said “The only thing to fear is fear itself”. He must not have gone camping in the mountains with bears! There is something about the darkness of…
5 Short Thru Hikes for Big Adventure
5 Short Thru Hikes for Big Adventure | Thru Hiking on a Time Budget | Hiking in Vermont - Oklahoma - California - Colorado - British Columbia
How to Enter the National Park Lottery System
How to enter National Park lottery system | The Wave Lottery | Half Dome Lottery | Phantom Ranch Lottery | Angel’s Landing Lottery | more…
From the Colorado Trail Foundation: Bears, Critters, and Food Storage on the CT
It's always interesting to see how different trail organizations approach food storage. Longer trails often pass through areas managed by several different organizations including the National Park Service, USFS, and…
Should I put an AirTag tracker in my BearVault?
Introduction & The Need for Tracking Devices and AlarmsWhen bears try their best to get after your food in a bear canister things can get wild. It’s a flash of…
On Honey Buns and Olive Oil: Thru Hikers and Our Food
Note: I want to preface this by noting that the Appalachian Trail experience is not the same as other long trails, such as the two other Triple Crown trails. My…
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