Jun 7, 2018
The AT's Fairy Godmother Makes Ingenious Tents
Judy Gross started LightHeart Gear out of her house in 2006. Today, her shelters are favorites of thru-hikers across the country.
Appalachian Trail
Jun 5, 2018
The AT Pipeline Protesters Come Down from the Trees
The last two tree sitters fighting the 300-mile Mountain Valley Pipeline project in Jefferson National Forest surrendered to police. Will others take their place?
May 31, 2018
The Best Adventure Books, According to Bookworms
Stories—from new to very, very old—to stoke your wanderlust
May 16, 2018
Will the Nation's Longest Trail Ever Be Completed?
Decades of political infighting have stymied construction of the North Country Trail, which, if finished, would run for 4,600 miles. Now it looks like Congress may finally be ready to get its act together.
May 3, 2018
I Don't Hike to Lose Weight. I Hike Because I Love It.
And other things you should remember when you meet a plus-size hiker on the trail
May 1, 2018
11 Performance Socks That Are 20 Percent Off Right Now
Throw out all your old white cotton and upgrade with these great deals
Apr 30, 2018
The Lost Legend of the Girl Rangers
In October, the 107-year-old Boy Scouts of America announced that it will begin accepting girls as Cub and Eagle scouts for the first time. But the Girl Rangers toppled this gender barrier more than 48 years ago.
Apr 25, 2018
The Forest Service Is Arresting Protesters Along the AT
The fight to keep a 300-mile pipeline out of Jefferson National Forest is heating up. The Forest Service has cut off all food and water supplies to the protesters, and supporters are becoming desperate to help.
Apr 24, 2018
I Was the First! (And Probably the Only)
In today’s era, claiming an adventure record requires more than skill. You need a laundry list of caveats and qualifiers.
Apr 17, 2018
So You Want to Set an FKT?
With no official governing body, it’s up to athletes to prove their fastest-known-time claims. But as the stakes increase, substantiating these feats has become more complex than ever. For those who still intend to pursue an FKT, though, these guidelines will help.
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