archives: hiking
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 »
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 »






















