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Thru-Hiking the Recession on the Appalachian Trail

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With uncertain futures and few jobs available, some recently unemployed are viewing the hit as a time for personal growth and taking to the trails.  More »

Blind Hiker Mike Hanson Begins Thru-Hike of the Appalachian Trail

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Blind since birth, Mike Hanson is hiking all 2,174 miles of the Appalachian Trail.  More »

How to Become a Hut Master

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In trail huts, it’s the hut master’s job to keep the batteries charged, the fire blazing, and the composting toilets composting. Here’s how you   More »

How to Get Started Fastpacking

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Fastpacking, or ultralight backpacking, is all about travelling farther by cutting out weight and dialing up speed.  More »

5 Mistakes Novice Hikers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

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I was exhausted, hungry, cranky, and feeling generally out of shape. But when I had to decide between turning back and going for the top, I elected to  More »

The Most Dangerous Hikes in the US


Add some adrenaline to your morning hike.  More »

Photo Essay: Trekking Ice in Los Glaciares National Park

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Exploring an endangered resource in Argentine Patagonia.  More »

Panoramic Photo Essay: Scaling and Land-Sailing in San Juan

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Some terrain is just made on too grand of a scale to be boxed into a snapshot.  More »

Photo Essay: Winter Hiking in El Rodeo

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Active travelers are just starting to appreciate Catamarca for what it has to offer.  More »

Photo Essay: Climbing Enchanted Rock

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A climb full of challenges and vistas that blow the Texas desert wide open.  More »

Where to Hike After You’ve Finished the Appalachian Trail

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It's a well-known fact among backpackers that hiking only leads to more hiking.   More »

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