3+ hour, 13+ min ago  (1955+ words) It doesn't matter how much time you spend out in the backcountry. You're always going to get those same questions when people hear about your travels, especially if you are hiking solo. "Aren't you scared?" "Do you carry a gun?...

18+ hour, 48+ min ago  (387+ words) Effective May 1, 2026, the U. S. Forest Service has implemented a strict bear canister mandate in the Pemigewasset Wilderness within the White Mountain National Forest. The order will remain in effect for five years until May 1, 2031. The new rules came after a sharp…...

12+ hour, 38+ min ago  (456+ words) Alright " now we get into first aid, repair/emergency, and hygiene kits " oh my! This was the hardest item in my pack to put together. I wanted it to be ultralight, functional, and sufficient. I had difficulty finding good data…...

12+ hour, 51+ min ago  (309+ words) Welcome to my blog! My name is Birchwood and I will be attempting to thru hike the Appalachian Trail in 2026. I love hiking, camping, observing the flora and fauna of trail ecosystems, meeting new people on trail, and experiencing trail…...

20+ hour, 55+ min ago  (862+ words) Now that our final box has shipped and we're PCT bound, let's talk about food, the merits of a resupply and the benefits of being flexible " all in 7 days or less. Note: This is by no means "ultimate' or "complete…...

19+ hour, 28+ min ago  (11+ words) 20 AT Thru-Hikers You Should Be Following in 2026 The Trek...

21+ hour, 38+ min ago  (841+ words) Every adventure has its turning points. For me, getting my PCT permit was the big one " the moment when months of daydreaming suddenly became real. Well" that, and running my second full marathon. It might not seem obvious at first,…...

21+ hour, 33+ min ago  (874+ words) I need you to open your mind. Just for second, and I promise it won't hurt. Sometimes different is good. Occasionally, different is better. In 2015, I hiked a long section of the AT from Winding Stair Gap (mi. 109) to Standing Bear…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (1658+ words) The Bartram Trail travels through the Chattahoochee National Forest in Georgia and into the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina. Named after William Bartram, the trail follows the approximate route the 18th-century naturalist followed in 1770s while studying the plants and…...

1+ day, 29+ min ago  (222+ words) We got some good pictures up there and then we said goodbye to Queso's boyfriend and Becca. Becca's foot had been bothering her, and with two hard days ahead of us, made the smart decision to not push through the…...