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Thru-hikers on the Long Trail take a zero day at a Vermont lodge, focusing on gear replacement and consuming a massive...

Long Trail Hikers Find Respite at White Horse Lodge

Thru-hikers on the Long Trail take a zero day at a Vermont lodge, focusing on gear replacement and consuming a massive food resupply after a tough...

2026-09-25
Hikers on Vermont's Long Trail abandoned the main route due to a storm, using a safer descent suggested by Sugarbush...

Long Trail Hikers Use Bad Weather Alternate Route

Hikers on Vermont's Long Trail abandoned the main route due to a storm, using a safer descent suggested by Sugarbush resort staff after a night in a...

2026-09-24
A group of thru-hikers on the Long Trail push through a demanding 9.6-mile day, handling scent-based social encounters, a...

Thru-Hikers Confront Stench and Storm on Vermont's Long

A group of thru-hikers on the Long Trail push through a demanding 9.6-mile day, handling scent-based social encounters, a head injury from a fallen...

2026-09-23
A trail runner details why they switch to wool-blend shirts for autumn runs, citing superior comfort, temperature...

Wool Shirts Excel for Fall Trail Running Temperature Control

A trail runner details why they switch to wool-blend shirts for autumn runs, citing superior comfort, temperature regulation, and environmental...

2026-09-21
An Appalachian Trail thru-hiker details the physical and mental test of New Hampshire's White Mountains, from the steep...

Thru-Hiker Confronts the White Mountains' Legendary

An Appalachian Trail thru-hiker details the physical and mental test of New Hampshire's White Mountains, from the steep climbs of Moosilauke and the

2026-09-21
A hiker nearing the end of the Appalachian Trail reveals she began with almost no backpacking experience, arguing the...

Thru-Hiker Reflects on Appalachian Trail Journey

A hiker nearing the end of the Appalachian Trail reveals she began with almost no backpacking experience, arguing the trail is forgiving and the...

2026-09-20
A hiker reports extreme isolation on the Colorado Trail this season, with a key pass seeing only 50-100 hikers daily in June

Thru-Hikers Find Community Late on the Colorado Trail

A hiker reports extreme isolation on the Colorado Trail this season, with a key pass seeing only 50-100 hikers daily in June.

2026-09-20
Thru-hiker Josh Sanders describes the 17-mile LA Aqueduct section of the Pacific Crest Trail as a brutal, hot, and...

PCT Hikers Embrace Overnight March Across Barren LA Aqueduct

Thru-hiker Josh Sanders describes the 17-mile LA Aqueduct section of the Pacific Crest Trail as a brutal, hot, and waterless desert crossing that most

2026-09-18
Hikers on Vermont's Long Trail manage a six-day food carry, recover a forgotten wallet, and celebrate a surprise reunion...

Long Trail Hikers Reunite with Friend After Heavy Resupply

Hikers on Vermont's Long Trail manage a six-day food carry, recover a forgotten wallet, and celebrate a surprise reunion with a fellow trail friend...

2026-09-18
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is reducing the number of old shelters and installing tent pads to curb ecological...

Appalachian Trail Shelters Face Removal and Replacement

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is reducing the number of old shelters and installing tent pads to curb ecological damage from overuse, a shift...

2026-09-17
Pacific Crest Trail Association Crest Runners have ended their 2026 season, which involved patrolling the backcountry...

PCTA Crest Runners Conclude 2026 Season

Pacific Crest Trail Association Crest Runners have ended their 2026 season, which involved patrolling the backcountry, educating hikers on Leave No...

2026-09-17
A hiker on the long-distance Hexatrek in France details a day of trail diversions, a chance encounter revealing an...

Hexatrek Hiker Discovers Kayak Section on French Trail

A hiker on the long-distance Hexatrek in France details a day of trail diversions, a chance encounter revealing an upcoming kayak section, and seeking

2026-09-14
A group of Pacific Crest Trail hikers endure days of cold rain and fog through Washington's Goat Rocks Wilderness...

PCT Hikers Find Joy in Rain-Soaked Goat Rocks Trek

A group of Pacific Crest Trail hikers endure days of cold rain and fog through Washington's Goat Rocks Wilderness, discovering a focused camaraderie...

2026-09-13
A Pacific Crest Trail hiker's journey through southern Washington featured aggressive wildlife, a glacier slide, and...

PCT Hiker Encounters Aggressive Mice, Glaciers in Washington

A Pacific Crest Trail hiker's journey through southern Washington featured aggressive wildlife, a glacier slide, and trail closures due to wildfires

2026-09-12
A Pacific Crest Trail hiker describes a multi-day trip in Washington's Enchantments, constrained by a camping permit, and...

Hiker Navigates Enchantments Permit Limits and Stevens Pass

A Pacific Crest Trail hiker describes a multi-day trip in Washington's Enchantments, constrained by a camping permit, and a day hike from Stevens Pass

2026-09-11
The Kamnik-Savinja Alps Water Trail is a 191-mile loop in Slovenia connecting over 200 springs, rivers, and waterfalls...

Slovenia's 191-Mile Water Trail Offers Thru-Hike

The Kamnik-Savinja Alps Water Trail is a 191-mile loop in Slovenia connecting over 200 springs, rivers, and waterfalls across 11 stages.

2026-09-10
A group of Pacific Crest Trail hikers, including the author 'Redrum,' completed an 18-mile, 4,000-foot climb to reach...

PCT Hikers Reach Timberline Lodge After 2,100 Miles

A group of Pacific Crest Trail hikers, including the author 'Redrum,' completed an 18-mile, 4,000-foot climb to reach Timberline Lodge near Mount...

2026-09-10
A thru-hiker reflects on finishing the 484-mile Colorado Trail, contrasting the let solitude of solo hiking with the...

Solo Hiker Finds Companionship on Colorado Trail Finish

A thru-hiker reflects on finishing the 484-mile Colorado Trail, contrasting the let solitude of solo hiking with the shared joy of finishing the

2026-09-10
A thru-hiker recounts the extreme physical challenge and scenic rewards of the Appalachian Trail's White Mountains and...

Thru-Hiker Survives White Mountains and Southern Maine

A thru-hiker recounts the extreme physical challenge and scenic rewards of the Appalachian Trail's White Mountains and Southern Maine sections...

2026-09-09
Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers detail practical gear choices for managing menstruation on the 2,650-mile trek, covering...

PCT Hikers Share Period Gear and Packing Strategies

Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers detail practical gear choices for managing menstruation on the 2,650-mile trek, covering reusable cups, disposal...

2026-09-09
A group of Pacific Crest Trail hikers, stalled by a major rainstorm, finds an unexpected haven and forms a new 'tramily'...

Thru-Hikers Find Shelter and Community at Camp Jonah

A group of Pacific Crest Trail hikers, stalled by a major rainstorm, finds an unexpected haven and forms a new 'tramily' at a former school turned

2026-09-08
A Pacific Crest Trail hiker describes a fast, 30-mile day in Oregon with minimal elevation gain, detailing encounters...

PCT Hiker Logs 30-Mile Day on Flat Oregon Terrain

A Pacific Crest Trail hiker describes a fast, 30-mile day in Oregon with minimal elevation gain, detailing encounters with wildlife, scenic views of...

2026-09-08
Travel: A hiker returns to Stratton Pond on the Appalachian Trail after five decades, sharing the experience with companions

Hikers Revisit Stratton Pond After 51 Years

A hiker returns to Stratton Pond on the Appalachian Trail after five decades, sharing the experience with companions.

2026-09-08
A Pacific Crest Trail thru-hiker crosses from Oregon into Washington, documenting the immediate increase in trail...

PCT Hiker Enters Washington, Finds a Grueling New Rhythm

A Pacific Crest Trail thru-hiker crosses from Oregon into Washington, documenting the immediate increase in trail difficulty, humidity, and elevation...

2026-09-08