The Interesting-Weird Divide: Stop Adventuring Now
Spending too much time adventuring - whether thru-hiking, bikepacking, rafting, or running - risks breaching the interesting-weird divide. The post The Interesting-Weird Divide: Stop Adventuring Now...
View ArticleWomen’s Gear Guide for the Pacific Crest Trail (2023 Survey)
A women's Pacific Crest Trail gear guide based on the results of the PCT Hiker Survey - from backpacks and sleeping bags to shells and shoes. The post Women’s Gear Guide for the Pacific Crest Trail...
View ArticleThe Best Thru-Hiking Shelters for Couples (2023 PCT Survey)
The highest-rated and most popular backpacking and thru-hiking tents and shelters for couples from the 2023 Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey. The post The Best Thru-Hiking Shelters for Couples (2023...
View ArticlePCT/JMT Zero Day Guide: Mammoth Lakes, California (Sierra)
Everything PCT and JMT hikers need to know to make the most of a zero day (or two) in Mammoth Lakes, California in the Sierra Nevada. The post PCT/JMT Zero Day Guide: Mammoth Lakes, California (Sierra)...
View ArticleNOW OPEN: 2024 Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey
The Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey for 2024 is now open. If you hiked all or part of the PCT in 2024, now's your chance to fill it out! The post NOW OPEN: 2024 Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey...
View ArticleNOW OPEN: 2024 Continental Divide Trail Hiker Survey
The 2024 Continental Divide Trail Hiker Survey is now open. If you hiked all or part of the CDT in 2024, now's your chance to fill it out! The post NOW OPEN: 2024 Continental Divide Trail Hiker Survey...
View ArticleNOW OPEN: The 2024 John Muir Trail Hiker Survey
The John Muir Trail Hiker Survey for 2024 is now open. If you hiked all or part of the JMT in 2024, now's your chance to fill it out! The post NOW OPEN: The 2024 John Muir Trail Hiker Survey appeared...
View Article10 Reasons Bikepacking Is Better Than Backpacking
It doesn’t take a genius to recognize bikepacking is a superior activity compared to backpacking. Not convinced? I’ve spelled it out for you. The post 10 Reasons Bikepacking Is Better Than Backpacking...
View Article10 Reasons Backpacking Is Better Than Bikepacking
It doesn’t take a genius to recognize backpacking is a superior activity compared to bikepacking. Not convinced? I’ve spelled it out for you. The post 10 Reasons Backpacking Is Better Than Bikepacking...
View ArticleThe Haute Route Pyrénéenne (HRP): What, Where, Why, and How?
The Haute Route Pyrénéenne, or HRP, is a long-distance hiking trail crossing the Pyrenees mountain range. It runs approximately 500 mi / 800 km through France, Spain, and Andorra. The post The Haute...
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