Reflections from the First Woman to Complete the Calendar Year Triple Crown
When I was 22 years old, I saw an article in Backpacker Magazine about Flyin' Brian Robinson. I had just completed my...
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Best Appalachian Trail Section Hiking, According to the Experts
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The Appalachian Trail is a National Scenic Trail in the eastern United States that runs about 2,000 miles from Sprin...
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Fathers & the Outdoors: Reflections from the Gossamer Gear Team
The month of June brings with it a day to acknowledge the role fathers play in the lives of their children and commun...
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Mother and Daughter Forever Connected through the Trail
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By: Kathy Vaughan --- She disappeared into the ancient grove of giant trees, following the trail as it twisted into t...
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Life Changing Experience of Thru-Hiking: Brand Ambassador Arlette Laan
For many people, long distance hiking is a life changing experience. I am one of those people. I finished my first th...
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Gossamer Gear staff picks for the trail
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It's that time of year again, trail wanderers. The snow is melting, and as the wildflowers peep through the ground, s...
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Celebrating Trails with a Calendar Year Triple Crown
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It's a coveted pursuit in the world of backpacking–comprised of the 2,100+ mile Appalachian Trail, the 2,600+ mile Pa...
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A Personal Connection to the Diversify Outdoors Coalition's Mission
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I grew up in the Chicago suburbs with immigrant parents - my dad is from India and my mom from Italy. In the summerti...
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Beauty, Adventure, & the Right Gear on an Off-Trail Grand Canyon Route
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The Grand Canyon is my favorite place of all - the more I see, the deeper appreciation I have for this Wonder of the ...
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Peak Bagging in the Weminuche Wilderness with the Kumo 36 Superlight Backpack
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Passions come in waves for me; I get washed up in obsession, only to see that excitement subside when newer, shinier ...
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Brand Ambassador Gear List: Erin "Wired" Saver
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By: Erin "Wired" Saver The Pyrenees mountain range, which creates a natural border between Spain and France, runs fro...
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Brand Ambassador Gear List - Ras and Kathy "Team Ultra Pedestrian" Vaughan
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Gossamer Gear would like to welcome Team UltraPedestrian, Ras and Kathy Vaughan as our newest Brand Ambassadors! Read...
