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Hiking in Moab
On the weekend of January 16th, the tentatively named "GG Jamboree" took place. Gossamer Gear Trail Ambassadors from all over the country descended on the town of Moab, Utah for...
Hiking in Moab
On the weekend of January 16th, the tentatively named "GG Jamboree" took place. Gossamer Gear Trail Ambassadors from all over the country descended on the town of Moab, Utah for...

Jim's Ultralight Backpacking Gear List
I spend most of my time in the Central Adirondacks and use this setup for trips ranging from a couple of days up to two weeks. My hiking season begins...
Jim's Ultralight Backpacking Gear List
I spend most of my time in the Central Adirondacks and use this setup for trips ranging from a couple of days up to two weeks. My hiking season begins...
Dan Bortz's Ultralight Backpacking Gear List
Gossamer Gear Trail Ambassador Dan Bortz This gear list is designed for 2-3 day backpacking trips in the spring and fall in the forests of the Middle-Atlantic Region. Typical daytime...
Dan Bortz's Ultralight Backpacking Gear List
Gossamer Gear Trail Ambassador Dan Bortz This gear list is designed for 2-3 day backpacking trips in the spring and fall in the forests of the Middle-Atlantic Region. Typical daytime...

Pacific Crest Trail Wedding
Allgood officiates the wedding ceremony Back in March I got an email from my good friend and fellow Trail Ambassador Dirt Monger telling me how he had met the most...
Pacific Crest Trail Wedding
Allgood officiates the wedding ceremony Back in March I got an email from my good friend and fellow Trail Ambassador Dirt Monger telling me how he had met the most...
Shaving a Scoutmaster's Pack Weight
When I started backpacking with my son and his Boy Scout troop, I packed a lot of "just in case" items. I knew that his pack was in pretty good...
Shaving a Scoutmaster's Pack Weight
When I started backpacking with my son and his Boy Scout troop, I packed a lot of "just in case" items. I knew that his pack was in pretty good...
Trail Ambassadors as Trail Maintainers
Rik Christensen at the trailhead Many Gossamer Gear Trail Ambassadors serve as trail maintainers. This patrol report from Rik Christensen demonstrates one aspect of trail maintenance in the Los Padres...
Trail Ambassadors as Trail Maintainers
Rik Christensen at the trailhead Many Gossamer Gear Trail Ambassadors serve as trail maintainers. This patrol report from Rik Christensen demonstrates one aspect of trail maintenance in the Los Padres...