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Everything filed under safety in our adventure travel coverage, the 4 reports filed on it so far.

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 Pacific Crest Trail hiker describes a challenging solo ascent of Forester Pass, a glissade down its snowy north side...

PCT Hiker Tackles Forester Pass and Glissades Solo

A Pacific Crest Trail hiker describes a challenging solo ascent of Forester Pass, a glissade down its snowy north side, and a resupply detour over...

2026-09-04
Hikers heading to Vermont's 273-mile Long Trail face travel mishaps like forgotten knives, lost boots, and major flight...

Long Trail Hikers Face Pre-Hike Travel Chaos

Hikers heading to Vermont's 273-mile Long Trail face travel mishaps like forgotten knives, lost boots, and major flight delays before reaching the...

2026-08-30
A solo hiker navigates the challenges and joys of a 15-mile trek through Stratton Mountain, from summits and fire towers...

Day Three: A Hiker's Journey Through Stratton Mountain and Beyond

A solo hiker navigates the challenges and joys of a 15-mile trek through Stratton Mountain, from summits and fire towers to serene ponds and stormy...

2026-08-19