Traveling Light: What to Carry For Ourselves and One Another
Experiencing trail magic along the John Muir Trail leaves this writer thinking about what we carry for each other.
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What Camera Should I Take on My Thru-Hike? How to Choose.
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Steven Shattuck shares his eight years of trail photography experience to help you choose the right hiking camera.
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Explore Austin Empowers Youth Through Mentorship and Outdoor Adventure
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Through mentoring, leadership, and outdoor excursions, this Texas nonprofit empowers youth to reach their potential.
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Barney Scout Mann Shares Trail and Writing Wisdom Through “Journeys North”
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We interviewed Barney Scout Mann about his PCT journey, writing the adventure's tales, and going lightweight.
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Nancy East Prepares for Smokies 900 FKT to Support Preventative Search and Rescue Efforts
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Nancy East is training to set the Smokies 900 FKT -- all in an effort to raise $60,000 for preventative SAR efforts.
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Crossing the Sierra in the Summer of 1944
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Lindsey Grant, a Deep Springs College graduate of the Class of 1943, reflects on backpacking in the summer of 1944.
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Navigating the Grief of a Lost Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hike
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Sally Phillips shares how she worked through her grief of having to cancel her PCT thru-hike in light of COVID-19.
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Where Do Trails Come From? - Part 2: Trail Building and Maintenance
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Ever wonder how a trail is made? In Part 2, Sirena Rana Dufault walks us through the building and maintenance phases.
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Where Do Trails Come From? - Part 1: Trail Development and Design
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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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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!
