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Audrey "Glowstick" Payne on the Patagonia O Circuit, Tramily Breakups, and Balancing a Career with Hiking (BPR #252)

Audrey "Glowstick" Payne on the Patagonia O Circuit, Tramily Breakups, and Balancing a Career with Hiking (BPR #252)

May 6th : Backpacker Radio
Thru Hiking Culture
Why Helium Backpacking Might Just Be Hot Air for Thru-Hikers

Why Helium Backpacking Might Just Be Hot Air for Thru-Hikers

May 6th : Ariella Nardizzi
News
How Much Trash Gets Left on the PCT? Two Scientists Thru-Hiked It To Find Out

How Much Trash Gets Left on the PCT? Two Scientists Thru-Hiked It To Find Out

May 2nd : Kelly Floro
Pacific Crest Trail
Advice

5 Common Beginner Backpacking Mistakes

If you’re getting ready to go backpacking or thru-hiking for the first time, you’re going to make mistakes....
May 8th : Kelly Floro
Featured

Body of Hiker Reported Missing Found Near Appalachian Trail in...

The body of a missing hiker was found in Northampton County, PA on Sunday, authorities say. Authorities identified the hiker, found...
May 6th : The Editors
News

Authorities Investigating Fish Hooks Stuffed In Dog Treats Along...

Over the weekend, a hiker stumbled upon a disturbing scene of dog treats laden with fish hooks along the Appalachian...
May 8th : Ariella Nardizzi
Inspiration
Pacific Crest Trail

PCT inspiration and eclipse

Apr 18th : PCT Flip Flop
Inspiration
Inspiration

[Book Excerpt] Arctic Traverse: A Thousand-Mile Summer of Trekking the Brooks Range by Michael Engelhard

Mar 20th : Guest Post
Inspiration
Pacific Crest Trail

A Bundle of "I don't knows"

Feb 26th : Saida Garcia
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

Lessons Learned: Going into my 2nd Thru-Hike

Feb 26th : Thomas Allie
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

In Praise of Trail Angels: An Essential Part of the AT Experience

Feb 12th : Maggie Slepian