Latest about thru hiking
What’s better, hiking alone or with other people?
We ponder the age old question, considering the pros and cons of each and reaching a verdict – well, a personal one at least...
"Raw ultra thru-hiking madness": German hiker burns through 4 pairs of Altras to deliver decisive new women's record on New Zealand's iconic Te Araroa Trail
Zäck shaved three days off the previous women's self-supported record and set a new women's overall speed time
Cost to thru-hike world-famous long-distance Pacific Crest Trail doubles in a decade - and now tops $10,000
New survey reveals $70 daily bill for hikers – plus the rising age of PCTers, the most common wildlife sighting and a host of other interesting stats
This Altra Olympus 5 is one of the most popular shoes among Appalachian Trail hikers – get them up to 30% off right now
Deals A 2023 survey found this model to be second most popular amongst thru-hikers
LifeStraw Peak Series Squeeze Bottle with Filter review: clean water on long runs and backpacking missions
Fill up and drink anywhere with LifeStraw’s clever, collapsible solution to hydration in the wild
How to read a tide chart: our guide for coastal explorers
Knowing how to read a tide chart can keep you safe whether you're going for a wild swim, a spot of surfing, a walk along the coast or looking to access a climbing route
"What’s not to love?" – this 177-mile hiking trail is Colorado's newest adventure
The Denver Orbital Trail encircles the state capital and is almost entirely off-road
Vomiting bug strikes down thru-hikers on Appalachian Trail
The National Park Service has issued a warning during a possible outbreak of norovirus on the trail
