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7 Trekking Pole Hacks Every Ultralight Hiker Should Know

7 Trekking Pole Hacks Every Ultralight Hiker Sh...

Caroline Brammer

Photos by: Will Kirscher, @willkirscher For thru-hikers, section hikers, or anyone chasing lighter packs and smarter gear - your trekking poles can do a lot more than just steady your...

7 Trekking Pole Hacks Every Ultralight Hiker Sh...

Caroline Brammer

Photos by: Will Kirscher, @willkirscher For thru-hikers, section hikers, or anyone chasing lighter packs and smarter gear - your trekking poles can do a lot more than just steady your...

The Psychology of Tough Miles: Why We Crave Type II Fun

The Psychology of Tough Miles: Why We Crave Typ...

Christina Cozzens

You know the drill. The rain’s been falling for hours, your socks are soaked through, and your pack feels like it gained five pounds with every mile. In the moment,...

The Psychology of Tough Miles: Why We Crave Typ...

Christina Cozzens

You know the drill. The rain’s been falling for hours, your socks are soaked through, and your pack feels like it gained five pounds with every mile. In the moment,...

“Sugar” Aims to Become First Trans Woman to Hold Appalachian Trail FKT

“Sugar” Aims to Become First Trans Woman to Hol...

Caroline Brammer

Learn about the latest attempt to break a Gossamer Gear ambassador's unsupported FKT record on the AT, the unique challenges attributed to that "unsupported" badge, and the awareness she's brining...

“Sugar” Aims to Become First Trans Woman to Hol...

Caroline Brammer

Learn about the latest attempt to break a Gossamer Gear ambassador's unsupported FKT record on the AT, the unique challenges attributed to that "unsupported" badge, and the awareness she's brining...

How to Hike Light with Your Dog

How to Hike Light with Your Dog

Christina Cozzens

Hiking with your dog is pure joy—but balancing ultralight goals with four-legged companionship can be a challenge. With smart planning and a few essential pieces of gear, you can keep...

How to Hike Light with Your Dog

Christina Cozzens

Hiking with your dog is pure joy—but balancing ultralight goals with four-legged companionship can be a challenge. With smart planning and a few essential pieces of gear, you can keep...

The Government is Paying Her to Hike the CDT

The Government is Paying Her to Hike the CDT

Caroline Brammer

By Caroline Brammer   *The views expressed by Christine Martens are her own and do not represent those of the U.S. Forest Service or the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Forester...

The Government is Paying Her to Hike the CDT

Caroline Brammer

By Caroline Brammer   *The views expressed by Christine Martens are her own and do not represent those of the U.S. Forest Service or the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Forester...

The Ultimate Overnight Backpacking Gear List

The Ultimate Overnight Backpacking Gear List

Christina Cozzens

Taking just a few moments to double-check your gear list before an overnighter can be the difference between an uplifting experience and a character-building one. 

The Ultimate Overnight Backpacking Gear List

Christina Cozzens

Taking just a few moments to double-check your gear list before an overnighter can be the difference between an uplifting experience and a character-building one.