Thru-Hiking in Scotland: A Right to Roam & the Freedom to Adventure

Thru-Hiking in Scotland: A Right to Roam & the Freedom to Adventure

Gossamer Gear | Sep 13, 2018
Photos Courtesy: Steven "Twinkle" Shattuck Is thru-hiking in Scotland a thing? I'm not really sure we've quite crac...
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New Zealand & the Te Araroa Trail: Learning to “Thru-Journey”

New Zealand & the Te Araroa Trail: Learning to “Thru-Journey”

Gossamer Gear | Jun 27, 2018
From the images pouring out of New Zealand's new long distance trail, the Te Araroa, the hike looked like a tantaliz...
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Short Thru Hikes When the PCT is Too Long & the Weekend is Too Short

Short Thru Hikes When the PCT is Too Long & the Weekend is Too Short

Korrin Bishop | May 23, 2018
If you've reached the point in your adventuring where being a weekend warrior isn't enough, but spending several mon...
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Best Hiking Trails in D.C. to Get City Dwellers Outside

Korrin Bishop | Apr 11, 2018
Sometimes, we long to be out in the wild, but we live in a city. Not every day can be a thru-hiking kind of day. Howe...
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Taking less and doing more in Neverland: Lightweight Travel in Southern Thailand

Taking less and doing more in Neverland: Lightweight Travel in Southern Thailand

Gossamer Gear | Apr 04, 2018
When you arrive on the Phi Phi island chain, you leave your shirt behind, and keep your eyes wide open. You'll find ...
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"Name Bagging" in the Adirondacks

"Name Bagging" in the Adirondacks

Gossamer Gear | May 30, 2017
By Erik Schlimmer Long-distance hiking, peak bagging, and trail hiking are great ways to experience the out-of-doors,...
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At One with the Weminuche

At One with the Weminuche

Gossamer Gear | Jul 29, 2016
It had been a few years since I had visited Durango for a trip with GG Ambassador Will Rietveld to romp in his backy...
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A Desert Rat in the Rainforest

A Desert Rat in the Rainforest

Gossamer Gear | Oct 07, 2015
In September, I was preparing for a trip to Olympic National Park in Washington State, known for its rainforests and ...
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Backpacking England's North Norfolk Coastal Path

Backpacking England's North Norfolk Coastal Path

Gossamer Gear | Jul 13, 2015
Holkham Woods For those looking for easy hiking with beautiful views in England, the North Norfolk Coastal Path has ...
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Great Hikes in the United Kingdom

Great Hikes in the United Kingdom

Gossamer Gear | Jul 01, 2015
Thinking about taking a trip to the United Kingdom? Make sure to save some time for a good walk. Although relatively...
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Wander The Maze of Canyonlands

Wander The Maze of Canyonlands

Gossamer Gear | Jun 15, 2015
We were ready for our 7 day backpacking trip into the Maze District of Canyonlands National Park. With 5 National Pa...
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Glen Hikes Buckskin Gulch

Glen Hikes Buckskin Gulch

Gossamer Gear | Jun 09, 2015
By: Glen Van Peski --- This blog is the second in a two-part series. You can check out the first post on preparing fo...
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