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WHAT 60 YEARS OF CARRYING HEAVY PACKS HAS TAUGHT NOLS ABOUT HOW TO LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD

WHAT 60 YEARS OF CARRYING HEAVY PACKS HAS TAUGHT NOLS ABOUT HOW TO LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD

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MAKE WAY WHEN THE SUN’S SHININ’ – A CASE FOR UP AN’ AT ‘EM ON TRAIL

MAKE WAY WHEN THE SUN’S SHININ’ – A CASE FOR UP AN’ AT ‘EM ON TRAIL

Words and Photos by @Abby_Evans @abbigator53 It wasn't until a week into my Appalachian Trail thru hike that I realized the hikers that were able to do the most miles were typically waking up reall...
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.
Wasatch Backcountry Ski Tour

Wasatch Backcountry Ski Tour

Ever since the completion of our Appalachian Trail thru-hikes in 2021, @danofosho and I had made it a point to keep in touch and to meet up whenever feasible to chase big days in the mountains; muc...
The Importance of Staying Flexible

The Importance of Staying Flexible

Last week I was fortunate enough to spend a week with my partner in the Canadian Rockies.
THE SHAKEDOWN 2.0 – TINA CURRIN

THE SHAKEDOWN 2.0 – TINA CURRIN

The Trailhead - @tina , IG - @tinacurrin Drumroll - THE SHAKEDOWN IS BACK! We're excited to unleash 2.0 after a multi-year hiatus!
Snow Camping

Snow Camping

After another year of backpacking, I've drifted towards a new reality...I'm not satisfied.
WHO WE HIKE WITH: TINA CURRIN

WHO WE HIKE WITH: TINA CURRIN

Hi, I’m Tina Currin @tina! Depending on the season, I’m a park ranger, long distance hiker, gear tester, ski liftie, unemployed van dweller, etc.
Top Hikes for Fall Foliage in the White Mountain National Forest

Top Hikes for Fall Foliage in the White Mountain National Forest

The nights are getting colder and the leaves are starting to take on that light yellow hew that can only mean one thing: fall is here.
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.