Developing the Great Basin Trail: A Hiker Immersed into the Soul of the Land
Ryan Sylva shares how he developed the Great Basin Trail and how it connects hikers to the land's soul.
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4 Spooky Trails for Your Next Socially Distanced Halloween Hike
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Hiking is a great way to practice social distancing while also getting your Halloween thrills on a spooky trail.
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Taking on the Pisgah 400 Hiking Challenge to Stay Sane During COVID-19
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How to sane during COVID-19? Christine Martens decided to hike all 400 miles of trails in Pisgah National Forest.
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3 West Coast Thru-Hikes Under 100 miles to Bring Joy After the Storm
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You don't have to take 4 to 6 months off of work to enjoy the benefits of deep wilderness. Many trails can be fit int...
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6 of the Best Winter Hiking Trails in the United States
Autumn leaves have fallen. A chill has taken over the air. The days are shorter. Winter is upon us. We often think of...
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Spooky Hiking in Search of Dracula in the Transylvanian Alps
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Scary things can happen to you if you don't carry Gossamer Gear. Many experienced backpackers seek new challenges. If...
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Big Bend 100 Trail Showcases the Best of West Texas
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"From my perspective, the Big Bend 100 are the best 100 miles of backpacking in Texas," shared Ky Harkey who establis...
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The Michinoku Coastal Trail in Japan is the New Long-Distance Hike of Your Dreams
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The Michinoku Coastal Trail is the newest long-distance trail for hikers to add to their destination dream list. This...
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Camping in Austin: 5 Places to Explore the Texas Collection’s Inspiration
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As a city just shy of a million in population, Austin might not initially appear to an outsider as a hot camping dest...
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UP North Loop: Brand Ambassadors Complete Over 2,600 Miles on New Trail
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At Gossamer Gear, we have huge love for our brand ambassadors. They're the best gear testers. They're incredible peop...
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Bike Trip Turned Rad Tradition: A Family Pedal with Beauty and Connection
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I've always admired people who develop lasting traditions. I don't mean boring, normal traditions surrounding commerc...
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Climbing the 600 Highest Peaks in the Adirondacks
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Peakbagging can be addictive–even in the Adirondack Mountains, a range choked with cliffs, swamps, rivers, and dense ...
