Kelly Floro
Oh hey there! I'm Ibex, managing editor of this site. I mostly spend my spare time scheming new adventures and inadvertently setting my hair on fire while cooking. Thru-hikes: Appalachian Trail 2018 | Wonderland Trail 2019 | Colorado Trail 2020 + 2021 | Wind River High Route 2022 | Pyrenean Haute Route 2023
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Danner Mountain 600 Evo Hiking Boot Review
This is a sponsored post brought to you by Danner Boots. The Danner Mountain 600 Evo is out now. Even after thousands of miles of backpacking,
The AT Is Crowded. Why Not Start Your Thru-Hike on the Benton Mackaye Trail Instead?
It’s March, and the Appalachian Trail is teeming with humanity. Thousands attempt to hike the iconic footpath each year — and for better or worse,
The Pyrenean Haute Route: 460 Miles of Premier Trekking in France and Spain
The Pyrenean Haute Route (HRP*), is a 465-mile trek from Hendaye on the Atlantic to Banyuls-sur-Mer on the Mediterranean. It's probably the best
Winter Storm Expected To Dump 10-Plus Feet of Snow in Sierra Nevada Mountains
Meteorologists expect a massive Pacific storm to pummel the west coast starting this Thursday, dumping rain at low elevations and snow in the
Trail Community Reels From Death of Well-Known Hiker in White Mountains
Search and rescue teams recovered the body of a missing hiker from New Hampshire's White Mountains near Mount Guyot early Thursday morning. In a
Is It Time For Thru-Hikers To Ditch Their Smartwater Bottles?
Researchers from Columbia University and Rutgers University have found alarming numbers of plastic particles in bottled drinking water: more than
AT Hikers Must Now Purchase a Permit To Hike Through Shenandoah National Park
Visitors wishing to camp backcountry in Virginia's Shenandoah National Park will now have to purchase a permit online at Recreation.gov in order to
HRP Chapter 20: The Wall
Day 37 There's no point in sleeping in this morning since most of us were up half the night anyway. While leaving Las Ilas, we are serenaded by yet
HRP Chapter 19: Party in Dogtown
Day 35 Awareness comes gradually. It's morning. The sun is already up, but the campsite remains still and quiet. Everyone is caught up in a magic
How to Tell Your Loved Ones You’re Planning to Thru-Hike
So, you're planning to thru-hike a long trail. You've done some research, started laying plans, and maybe even have a tentative start date in mind.