7 Things I Learned Thru-Hiking in America as a Brit
Having thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail (AT) and Continental Divide Trail (CDT), I could offer a lot of technical adv...
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One of Seven Project: How Thru-Hiking and Bikepacking Inspired a Movement
As a child, I was the one who always wanted to go further and see what was around the next corner. My family regularl...
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The Trail Provides: How I Healed Myself Post-Trail
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It took me six months to hike the Pacific Crest Trail ( PCT) and three years to write a book about it. I'd never writ...
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Wild Wilderness Women Building Community and Healing in the North Cascades
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It's our last night in the North Cascades. Our campfire circle offers the perfect backdrop for soaking in the last fe...
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Vote the Outdoors: How Toxic Algae is Shaping Politics in Florida
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Born and raised on Sanibel Island, Sharon Michie, owner of the boutique vacation rental company, Cottages to Castles,...
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Blurring the Line Between Nature and Civilization with Leave No Trace
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This summer, my husband and I worked on a project for Leave No Trace Center For Outdoor Ethics researching waste mana...
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8 John Muir Quotes to Get You Ready for Your Next Autumn Adventure
Sometimes it feels as though you blink, and summer is over. As the leaves begin to change color and fall to the fores...
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Houston Philmont Crews: Guy Parker’s Mission to Get Youth Outdoors
Guy Parker grew up in south Texas along the Gulf Coast, surrounded by the influence of the outdoors. Whether it was h...
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Monumental Decisions at the 2018 Outdoor Retailer in Denver
Last month, the Gossamer Gear crew descended upon the 2018 Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show. After several years of being...
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Ringing in the New Year at Grand Staircase-Escalante & Bears Ears
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My wife, Grace, and I have been saddened by the news of the recent shrinking of Grand Staircase-Escalante National M...
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Looking to Stand Up for Bears Ears National Monument? Here’s A Quick Guide on How You Can.
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Hints of the Trump Administration's plans to shrink Bears Ears National Monument have danced around for months. On De...
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Do We Need National Preserves? Yes. Here's Why.
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Earlier this month, in light of the Trump administration's review of 27 national monuments, we took a look at the man...
