Years In Making, 67-Mile Hiking Trail In L.A. Near Complete
Beyond the smog and beach crowds, L.A. has one of the nation’s best wilderness trails, and this June it opens in full.
Better With Age: ‘Greybeard’ Eyes Appalachian Trail Record
At 80, Dale Sanders set the record for oldest person to paddle the length of the Mississippi. Now, he’s got sights set on another record: The Appalachian Trail.
Interview: Gene Epsy Recalls 1951 AT Thru-Hike
In 1951, Gene Espy became just the second person to hike the entire length of the Appalachian Trail. Oh, how times have changed.
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Close-Up: KEEN Versatrail ‘Light Hiker’ Refined
The KEEN Versatrail appeals to casual outdoors types and hardcore hikers alike, we caught up with shoe designer Miroslav Milanov to get his take on the new shoe.
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Lowe Alpine: New-Generation Backpacks For 2016
Lowe Alpine’s 2016 pack line has breathable back panels, customizable fit, and plenty of accessories.
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5 Epic Treks From Backpacker’s ‘100 Best Hikes’
Get out on these five spectacular hikes from Backpacker’s Top 100.
Meet Tuxie, The Cat Who Loves To Hike
Tuxie is the real deal hiking cat, pawing up to eight miles a day on adventures across the Southeast United States.
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The Comprehensive Gear Guide For Your Adventure Dog
Thousands of miles of hiking, running, and exploring with a dog have uncovered some must-have gear to keep you and your four-legged friend safe and happy.
High Routes: Backpacking’s Exciting Next Level
‘High routes’ are concentrated adventure. Go high, and stay as high as possible without any technical climbing. Renowned backpacker Andrew Skurka explains how.
The Resort That Adventure Built: ‘True North’ Basecamp
Just feet from groomed fat bike trails in the winter or mountain bike singletrack in summer, a new resort in northern Minnesota redefines the cabin in the woods as an adventure haven. Welcome to True North Basecamp.
‘Hike’ The 2,650-Mile Pacific Crest Trail In 5 Minute Video
Get a tiny taste of what it’s like to hike the length of the 2,663-mile Pacific Crest Trail from the perspective of a man with the trail name Bear Snack.
‘Cheese Grater’ Snowshoe For Mountain Terrain
The cheese grater design of the Snowfoot doubles the surface area of these small snowshoes, making for a small footprint with lots of float and good maneuverability.
Meet An Appalachian ‘Trail Angel’
He helps strangers along their 2,186 hike, and gets something intangible but valuable in return.
Review: ‘Small Foot’ Inflatable Snowshoes
Light and packable, inflatable snowshoes by Small Foot are the real deal. We put the Small Foot Revolution to the test.
Hikers Pack 1,000 Pounds Of Trash Off Appalachian Trail
A hiker saw trash gathering on trails, but instead of complaining, he and his friends rolled up their sleeves and got to work.
Superior Hiking Trail: REI Fund Will Complete Route
The outdoors retailer and co-op REI is literally building the trails you hike on with its Every Trail Connects program, funding shovel-ready construction and maintenance projects on trails across the country.
Hikers Survive Suspension Bridge Failure
These four hikers will never look at a suspension bridge quite the same way again.
Woman Sets New Unsupported Record On Appalachian Trail
Heather ‘Anish’ Anderson covered the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail in 54 days, 7 hours, and 48 minutes.
Why Is Obama Getting Dirty With Bear Grylls?
President Obama’s recent trip to Alaska to stump for his climate change initiative brings with it the odd partnership with Bear Grylls.
Hotspots And Blisters: Foot Care Tips For The Trail
We at GearJunkie have lived through the carnage of horrendous foot problems on the trail — blisters, chafing, hot spots, and lost nails.
Scott Jurek Interview: Gear For A.T. Speed Record
Last month, Scott Jurek broke the record for thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. This is the gear that got him through.
Bushwhacking Encouraged: Denali Strives To Eliminate Ad Hoc Trails
The park is discouraging the sharing of GPS waypoints in an effort to limit human impacts on the terrain.
Vote To Fund: REI To Spend $500,000 On 10 Trails
Each vote gives a trail $5, up to $75,000 maximum per trail. You can vote now.
Hiker Encounters Mountain Lion
This is how we’d expect most run-ins with a mountain lion would pan out.
Summer Hiking Gear From Huckberry & GearJunkie
Huckberry and GearJunkie have partnered to bring you a selection of handpicked gear for day hikes and summer adventures.
Suspended Sitting: ‘Chammock’ Is New Backcountry Chair
A light, portable camping chair lets you hang in the breeze far from the car.
Hike The PCT In Three Minutes
A Pacific Crest Trail through hiker captured the epic trail in one-second videos, spliced together to experience the hike in just a few minutes.
Appalachian Trail Record: Scott Jurek Cuts It Close
Just how tough is this trail? The legendary ultrarunner is struggling to match a record set by someone who hiked the whole thing.
Keen Women’s Durand Mid WP Hiking Boots
The Durands are a solid, lightweight, great all-around backpacking and hiking boot, assuming you can get the correct fit length and width-wise.
Huckberry/GearJunkie: Spring Shop
GearJunkie has partnered with Huckberry to bring you a curated selection of the best outdoor gear for your next rainy day adventure.
Dream Job: Woods Canada Explorer
Get paid $20,000 Canadian to hike the Trans Canada Trail this summer.
