In Praise of Hiking Ugly Trails
The next time you hit the trails, skip the summits
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Behind the Scenes of an FKT Attempt on the Appalachian Trail
Liz "Mercury" Anjos just completed a mid-pandemic thru-hike of the AT—with the help of a small, dialed support squad and a van named Pegasus
An Adaptive Athlete's Mission to Summit Her Home Mountain
'A Grand Journey' follows Kira Brazinski, a pro adaptive athlete on a quest to conquer her childhood dream of climbing the Grand Teton
Seven Days on Wyoming's Glorious Wind River Range
An off-trail adventure through perhaps the prettiest chunk of the lower 48
How to Plan a Successful Backpacking Trip in 7 Steps
Follow these steps to spend less time stressing over the details and more time on the trail
The Hikers Who Lied and Broke Laws to Finish the AT This Year
After months of trespassing and hiding from rangers, two hikers completed the Appalachian Trail in June. Their sagas raise questions about what it means to be outdoors in the United States right now.
Why the PCT's Most Iconic Trail Angels Are Retiring
Thru-hiker traffic on this western trail is growing faster than the volunteer community's ability to handle it
8 of the Most Adventurous Trail Runs in Colorado
Get off-trail just a couple hours' drive from Denver and the Front Range
This AT Legend Is Now Passing on His Wisdom to Young Thru-Hikers
For Warren Doyle, who has thru-hiked the trail nine times, it comes down to mental—as much as physical—preparedness
The Appalachian Trail Hostels That Will Not Close
In the South, a series of hostels have welcomed hikers, defying trail closures and guidelines. They say they're acting on behalf of their communities.