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THERE’S A METHOD TO THE MILEAGE: QUADZILLA GETS INTO THE PURSUIT OF THRU HIKING

THERE’S A METHOD TO THE MILEAGE: QUADZILLA GETS INTO THE PURSUIT OF THRU HIKING

Early this spring, we had the distinct pleasure of an HQ visit from the one and only Jack “Quadzilla” Jones.
BOOBS, BURDENS, AND BACKPACKS

BOOBS, BURDENS, AND BACKPACKS

Words and Photos by Briana “Rocky Mountain High” DeSanctis “The soonest we can schedule you for surgery is going to be the end of October,” the receptionist flatly stated.
CLEARLY UNKNOWN: THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE AESTHETICS OF ARTIST GEOFF MCFETRIDGE

CLEARLY UNKNOWN: THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE AESTHETICS OF ARTIST GEOFF MCFETRIDGE

Words by Geoff McFetridge, Photos from Geoff McFetridge and Ely Phillips Top Photo Courtesy of Ely Phillips Artist Geoff McFetridge is one of those lucky individuals that has known from a young age...
FIVE THINGS: HANSI JOHNSON

FIVE THINGS: HANSI JOHNSON

Words and Photos by Hansi Johnson @Hansski @hansski43 What are Five Things you can do to become better at the activities you love outside?
Reaching 40% Traced (Days 50 - 90)

Reaching 40% Traced (Days 50 - 90)

It’s been a while since I last posted here about my attempt to hike all of the trails in the White Mountain Guidebook, 30th edition, but I’ve reached two big milestones and wanted to hop on and sha...
CLAGGY WEATHER AND ULTRALIGHT SMORGASBOARDING

CLAGGY WEATHER AND ULTRALIGHT SMORGASBOARDING

Words & Photo by Eszter Horanyi @eszter The situation really was mostly our fault.
HEY BUCKO! CHECK OUT THE BUCKEYE: OHIO’S 1,444-MILE NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL

HEY BUCKO! CHECK OUT THE BUCKEYE: OHIO’S 1,444-MILE NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL

Words and Photos by Mike Furhmann @PortraitOfAHiker IG - @portraitofahiker The terminus of the Buckeye Trail looks across the Ohio River over Cincinnati The Triple Crown trails get a ton of attenti...
SOME MUSINGS ON FORGING ADVENTURE PARTNERSHIPS

SOME MUSINGS ON FORGING ADVENTURE PARTNERSHIPS

Words and Photos by Brett Davis @bdavis I made a mistake the other day of overhearing a couple of my students gossip about their adventures in dating and seeking out a true relationship.
Gates of the Arctic

Gates of the Arctic

Hello All! I've been dreaming of Alaska more than normal these days...Which is certainly to say that I'm always dreaming of Alaska.
Fast, Light and Free on the JMT: My 260 Mile Adventure in the High Sierra

Fast, Light and Free on the JMT: My 260 Mile Adventure in the High Sierra

If you've stumbled upon this post here on The Trailhead, chances are you’ve at least heard about the John Muir Trail.
GET SMARTER THAN THE AV-ER-AGE BEAR! HOW DO YOU PROTECT YOUR FOOD OUT THERE?

GET SMARTER THAN THE AV-ER-AGE BEAR! HOW DO YOU PROTECT YOUR FOOD OUT THERE?

Last summer, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy recommended the increased use of bear-resistant canisters along the length of the A.T., as it seems that explaining to bears why taking your food is u...
FIVE NEEDS AND FIVE DIDN’T NEEDS FROM THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL

FIVE NEEDS AND FIVE DIDN’T NEEDS FROM THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL

Words and Photos from Tina Currin (@tina) Hello from mile 2,000+ of the CDT, arguably the most rugged and remote of the “big three” American long-distance trails.