Outdoor Education + Trail Wisdom
Barney Scout Mann Shares Trail and Writing Wisdom Through “Journeys North”
Korrin Bishop | Sep 22, 2020
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
Korrin Bishop | Sep 01, 2020
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
Gossamer Gear | Aug 27, 2020
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
Gossamer Gear | Jul 28, 2020
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
Gossamer Gear | May 28, 2020
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
Gossamer Gear | May 13, 2020
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
Gossamer Gear | May 04, 2020
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
Korrin Bishop | Apr 21, 2020
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
Gossamer Gear | Apr 15, 2020
Running low on toilet paper? Learn from this thru-hiker on what make the best toilet paper substitutes!
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8 Ways Thru-Hiking Weirdly Prepares You for Sheltering in Place During a Global Pandemic
Korrin Bishop | Apr 13, 2020
From toilet paper rationing to embracing isolation, thru-hiking prepares you for the sheltering in place required by ...
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A Global Rucksack Revolution: Thru-Hiking, Bikepacking, and Traveling 15 Countries with One Rucksack
Gossamer Gear | Apr 07, 2020
This is the tale of a global rucksack revolution through 20 months, 15 countries, and 5 continents — all with one Kum...
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What I Learned About Mountains by Climbing 2,000 of Them
Gossamer Gear | Mar 20, 2020
After climbing 2,000 peaks, Erik Schlimmer has learned plenty about what makes for a good hike — and a good life. Rea...
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