Section Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail | Castle Crags to Etna Summit
Section hiking the Pacific Crest Trail requires a plan, and even that might fall to pieces. Read the tale of wildfires in this Castle Crags to Etna Summit section hike.
Thru Hiking the Santa Monica Mountains: 67 Mile Backbone Trail is Complete
Thru-hike the Santa Monica Mountains with the Backbone Trail, 67 miles from Point Magu into Santa Monica, with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.
Guest Post: 6 Long Trails Backpackers Will Love
Want to get deep into the wilderness? Here are 6 long trails backpackers will love. Hikers too.
Guest Post: A Primer to Thru-Hiking Nutrition
Thinking about embarking on an epic walk? You’ll need to start thinking about thru-hiking nutrition. Here’s a primer to get you in the right mindset.
Watch: Only The Essential, A Pacific Crest Trail Documentary [interview]
We interviewed Wild Confluence about its award-winning Pacific Crest Trail documentary, “Only the Essential.” Read and watch it here.
Adventure And The Pacific Crest Trail: Outdoor Book Review
A collection of trail days and photos from two thru-hikers, “Adventure And The Pacific Crest Trail” is a personal look at one of America’s great hikes.
Custom Backpacking Signs: Interview with Phillip Ouellette of Trailsigns
When I’m not sure how to proceed, or I’m worried about money or I start to obsess about the future of my business, I have a rule: go make something.
Jill and RT on Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail [interview]
Backpackers.com — A long thru-hike is a daunting goal. Weeks, if not months, out on the trail, night after night, pushing your body and mind to the limit. Injury, stress, and loneliness often come in waves, forcing many to the edges of understanding and patience. But that struggle is part of the wonder. That’s what so […]
Topographic Aerial Trail Videos Made with Route 3D
These topographic aerial trail videos are stunning. Made with Route 3D technology, you can see a side-by-side projection of the JMT and Rim-to-Rim trails.
Appalachian Trail on the Rise
Knowledge and interest in the Appalachain Trail is on the rise. We highlight the movies, stats, and cultural shift to nature and one America’s great trails.