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How Much Trash Gets Left on the PCT? Two Scientists Thru-Hiked It To Find Out
Ever come across a trashed campsite while out hiking and wonder exactly how much trash gets left behind in the backcountry? You're not the only one. Last year, two scientists...
3 Days, 215 Miles, 25 Minutes of Sleep: Andrea Larson Sets FKT on Wisconsin’s North Country Trail
Battling sleep deprivation, challenging navigation, and a gunked-up water filter, Andrea Larson set the all-time Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Wisconsin section of the North Country Scenic Trail
Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight Cookware Collection Review
This is a sponsored post brought to you by Sea to Summit. As a thru-hiker, I've spent years dialing in my ultralight gear arsenal. Yet upgrading my backcountry cookware has...
Yellow Is the New White: Yellow Emergency Hiking Brick Becomes AT Icon
The most famous Appalachian Trail thru-hiker of 2024 is an unflappable yellow brick. If you're on social media or deeply embedded in the hiking community, you may have already heard...
Bethany “Fidgit” Hughes on Hiking, Biking, and Paddling 20,000+ Miles Across the Americas (BPR #251)
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are once again joined by Bethany “Fidgit” Hughes. Fidget has hiked, paddled, and cycled more than 22,000 miles across...
Large Rockfall Closes Section of John Muir Trail
A significant rockfall in California's Yosemite National Park has left a small part of the John Muir Trail damaged and closed to hikers. Shortly before midnight on 15 April, the...
Grizzlies To Be Reintroduced in North Cascades: What It Means for the PCT
Washington's North Cascades region is set to welcome back a long-lost resident: the grizzly bear. Grizzlies were eradicated from the region in the 20th century. The National Park Service and...
Hiker’s Choice: The Best Hostels on the Appalachian Trail
Hostels are a special part of the Appalachian Trail experience. From renovated farmhouses to uniquely styled bunkhouses to rooms in private homes, each hostel has its own character. In our...
5 Most Common Water Treatment Methods for Backpackers
Water treatment is crucial for backpackers. After all, if you've put a lot of time and effort into planning a backpacking trip, you presumably will want to stay healthy during...
How To Hike the Lower Hudson Loop
This is a guest post by Mike "Gravity" Knutson. The Lower Hudson Loop is an undesignated east coast backpacking route designed and hiked by Knutson in 2023. The Lower Hudson...