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BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURES

REFLECTIONS ON BACKCOUNTRY SKIING FROM CODY TOWNSEND AND IAN PROVO

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BETTER GEAR + EXPERIENCE = FARTHER DISTANCE: THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT
Backpacking

BETTER GEAR + EXPERIENCE = FARTHER DISTANCE: THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT

Words and Photos by Rebecca SperryWe all see them on the trail and internally (or externally) cringe. Maybe they have on a backpack; maybe they’re just carrying a water bottle. Their footwear might...
ACCESSORIES TO COMPLIMENT A TRIPLE CROWN: QUADZILLA’S GEAR LIST, PART ONE
Appalachian Trail

ACCESSORIES TO COMPLIMENT A TRIPLE CROWN: QUADZILLA’S GEAR LIST, PART ONE

Words from Jack “Quadzilla” Jones, Photos by Chris Shane & Jack "Quadzilla" Jones Jack ”Quadzilla” Jones is setting out this year to achieve what only a small number of backpackers have; a ca...
AND NOW FOR A LOOK AT THE WEATHER: UNDERSTANDING THE WONDERFUL, WILD, AND WACKY DESERT
Canyoneering

AND NOW FOR A LOOK AT THE WEATHER: UNDERSTANDING THE WONDERFUL, WILD, AND WACKY DESERT

Words and Photos by Michael DeYoung On a cold, wet day in early November, my adventure photography crew descended Orderville Canyon in Zion National Park from the top down, a 12-mile slog and 300...
Getting to Work Out in the Field: Stretching On Trail with Kat Englishman
Gear

Getting to Work Out in the Field: Stretching On Trail with Kat Englishman

Words and Video from Kat Englishman, Photo by Joe Klementovich When it comes to stretching, repetition is a really, really, good thing. I don’t think that most people need to be convinced that jus...
A Life Of Miles: For a Big Goal, What Have You Got in Mind?
FKT

A Life Of Miles: For a Big Goal, What Have You Got in Mind?

Words and Photos from Jeff Garmire Thirty thousand miles and always counting, give or take a few yards or inches, all done on foot. Jeff Garmire (@thefreeoutside) is still heading out whenever he c...
One Hundred Divided By Eight: Deedra Zeeh Goes to School in the Appalachian Trail's 100-Mile Wilderness
100-Mile Wilderness

One Hundred Divided By Eight: Deedra Zeeh Goes to School in the Appalachian Trail's 100-Mile Wilderness

Words & Photos by Deedra Zeeh What do you tell others about a 100-mile walk in the woods? How do you describe it? Do you tell them that you feel more alive than you have in years? Do you tell t...
Smooth Operator: How to Maximize Backpacking Efficiency with Garrett Martin
Appalachian Trail

Smooth Operator: How to Maximize Backpacking Efficiency with Garrett Martin

Words and Photos by Garrett Martin Hyperlite Mountain Gear Superbud, Garrett "Pricepoint" Martin (@somedudewalking), has picked up a thing or two about using time wisely on his thru hike of the App...
Hiking the Maine 4,000 Footers in Seven Days, Maybe Less
4000-Footers

Hiking the Maine 4,000 Footers in Seven Days, Maybe Less

Words and Photos by Zac Boston One of our favorite local dudes, Zac Boston, is nothing if not goal oriented. Just before leaving for a southbound hike of the Appalachian Trail, he was kind enough t...
A Life of Miles: Introducing Jeff Garmire, and an Invitation to Pick His Brain
Appalachian Trail

A Life of Miles: Introducing Jeff Garmire, and an Invitation to Pick His Brain

Words & photos by Jeff Garmire Thirty thousand miles, give or take a few yards or inches, all done on foot. At least, that was the current total at the time this post was put together. Jeff Gar...
Retiring Into Ultralight: A Shakedown On The Pacific Crest Trail For Some Elder Go-Getters
Base Weight

Retiring Into Ultralight: A Shakedown On The Pacific Crest Trail For Some Elder Go-Getters

Words, Photos, and Video from Garrett Martin The adventure set in the thru hike community is known for its generosity and concern for its fellow backpackers. One gesture that demonstrates this be...
Party of One: Overcoming the Fear of Hiking Solo
Backpacking

Party of One: Overcoming the Fear of Hiking Solo

Words & Photos by Rebecca Sperry In the past six years since I started hiking, I've spent over 90% of my time on trail hiking solo. I choose to go solo for a variety of reasons (it's easier, I ...
Keep Your Feet On The Gas: How to Resupply Like a Champ on a Thru Hike, Part 1
Backcountry Food

Keep Your Feet On The Gas: How to Resupply Like a Champ on a Thru Hike, Part 1

Words & Photos by Eloise Robbins Tell anyone you hike long distances, and one of the first questions they'll ask you is about food. What do you eat? How do you carry all of your food for five m...

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