Latest about thru hiking
Winter is the perfect time to hike the Florida Trail
Taking you from the world-famous Everglades to the northwestern panhandle, the Florida Trail delivers a unique hiking adventure packed with exotic wildlife viewing and renowned biodiversity
Hiker survives icy plunge after falling into Scottish gorge
A lone walker tells of how he survived falling into freezing water at a popular Scottish beauty spot
Beat the heat, cold and crowds with a flip flop thru-hike
A flip flop thru-hike offers a non-traditional approach to long-distance walking that allows hikers to avoid weather extremes and beat the crowds
How to avoid trench foot on a thru-hike
Trench foot is as gross as it sounds – here’s how to avoid it on a long backpacking trip or thru-hike
How to get fit for hiking
Learn how to get fit for hiking with 6 steps to take before you hit the trail to improve your efficiency cut down on your risk of injury
Take a hike on one of these 11 National Scenic Trails
Discover natural wonders and historic sites along the 11 National Scenic Trails with day hikes, section hikes and thru-hikes
The Continental Divide Trail: America’s most remote long trail
The Continental Divide Trail serves up genuine solitude in the Rocky Mountains, for those foot soldiers brave enough to undertake its rugged challenge
Stopped up on the go? How to prevent backpacking constipation
Everything I’ve learned about backpacking constipation along the way, from why it happens to how to prevent it, so you can stay on the go without stopping up
