Where Do Trails Come From? - Part I: Trail Development and Design
Ever wonder how a trail is made? Sirena Rana Dufault of Trails Inspire walks us through the design phase.
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A Mother’s Reflections on Sharing the Great Outdoors with Our Kids
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We love the outdoors. Do our children? Nancy Mecure East reflects on sharing her passion for hiking with the family.
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Thoughts from Gossamer Gear’s Founder on Creating a Minimal, Essential First Aid Kit
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Wondering what should go in your backpacking first aid kit? Gossamer Gear's founder has the answers.
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4 Tips On Tackling Your First High Route or Cross-Country Hike
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Hiking high routes or cross-country routes can be a magical experience. Use these tips to plan your trip.
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Celebrate Earth Day with a Microtrash Mindfulness Practice
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Celebrate Earth Day 2020 and soothe your pandemic anxiety by cultivating a microtrash mindfulness practice.
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A Thru-Hiker's Guide to Toilet Paper Substitutes
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Running low on toilet paper? Learn from this thru-hiker on what make the best toilet paper substitutes!
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8 Ways Thru-Hiking Weirdly Prepares You for Sheltering in Place During a Global Pandemic
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From toilet paper rationing to embracing isolation, thru-hiking prepares you for the sheltering in place required by ...
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A Global Rucksack Revolution: Thru-Hiking, Bikepacking, and Traveling 15 Countries with One Rucksack
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This is the tale of a global rucksack revolution through 20 months, 15 countries, and 5 continents — all with one Kum...
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Help Us Support Travis County Search and Rescue with Your Purchase
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Help us take less, do more, and support local with your purchase of a Ranger 35 or Lonestar 30 from the Texas Collect...
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Introducing Our New Philosophy: Take More. Do Less.
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After some real soul-searching, we decided that it was time to make a pivot as a company. We’ve realized that what we...
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25 Indoor Activities for Outdoorsy People During Self-Quarantine
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Can't go outside? Here’s a list of things you can do in self-quarantine that don’t include going outside, but can scr...
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Lessons Learned on Pack Weight From a Decade of Gear List Comparisons
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Gossamer Gear Founder Glen Van Peski shares how and why his pack weight has changed over the past decade.
