Why Hundreds of People Are Section-Hiking the AT of Italy
When a group of friends decided to tackle Sentiero Italia, one of the world’s longest and forgotten trails, they had no idea that 1,500 others would join them along the way
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Emily Ford Hiked 1,200 Miles in the Dead of Winter
In March, Emily Ford became the first woman to complete Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail in winter. She’s also become an unintentional ambassador of the outdoor industry’s quest for inclusivity.
A Mother’s Loss and a Grueling Race to Process the Pain
After experiencing loss, a new mother races through grief at the edge of the world
So You Want to Get in Hiking Shape
Hiking can be a blast, but it won’t be if you're struggling every few feet. Here’s how to get ready for trekking, from easy day hikes to the longest thru-hikes in the world.
An Appalachian Trail Horror Story
Sometimes the biggest threat in the wilderness is another human
The Year of the Missing Thru-Hiker
Hiking was in vogue in 2020, but COVID-19 closures decimated the thru-hiking ranks. What did prospective hikers do with their unexpected time back home?
I Did the Scariest Thing I Could Think of: Solo Backpacking
What happens when a lifelong fraidy-cat sets out into the wilderness alone?
The Six-Person Family Gunning for Thru-Hiking’s Triple Crown
Monica and Vince Strawbridge and their four children hiked the PCT in 2018 and the CDT in 2020. Now the family has begun the AT.
What It’s Like to Find, Lose, or Live with Love on a Long Hike
Lots of people say they hike to change their lives. For some, that starts by changing their love lives.
Did Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail Ruin My Body Forever?
Many hikers hope their treks will make them better at other sports. Instead, mine kept me from distance running for a year—a common side effect we don't discuss enough.