Hiking

Make Hiking Rugged Again

Skinned knees, sweaty brows, and dirt under our fingernails: Sometimes you gotta leave the GPS and autonomous drone at home.

Written by Paddy O'Connell May 11, 2017

Watch: Pro Skier’s 270-Mile High Sierra Traverse

Kalen Thorien, a professional skier and adventurer, decided to spend her summer on a 270-mile, 18-day, solo high traverse in the Sierra Nevada.

Written by GJ Staff May 08, 2017

Hike New Zealand’s 2,000-Mile Te Araroa: 10 Tips

In 2011, New Zealand opened up “the long pathway,” an end-to-end hike from the top of New Zealand to the bottom spanning roughly 2,000 miles.…

Written by Patrice La Vigne May 05, 2017

Tackling An FKT? You’re Eligible For A Grand And Free Gear

Shoot for the record books with a blazing a thru-hike or trail run, and you could land a cool $1,000 and some free gear. And…

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 03, 2017

Real Hikers Wear Tights: Fjallraven’s Abisko Trekkers Reviewed

Hikers take note: Tights offer a better option than pants for tackling miles on the trail.

Written by Stephen Regenold March 22, 2017

Hiking Spain’s Oldest Trail: Camino De Santiago

Over 1,000 years of relentless feet, hooves, and bike tires have literally carved this trail into the earth, making it one of the most famous…

Written by Sam Burbank March 09, 2017

Hiker For Hire: LA-Based ‘People Walker’ Is Real Service

Meet the ‘People Walker,’ a pro who gets paid to take people for walks.

Written by Paddy O’Connell December 21, 2016

Survival Stunt: Week-Long Mountain Trek With ‘Prival’ Tool

The founder of a survival-gear brand spent 7 days in the mountains with little more than a multi-tool and the clothes on his back.

Written by Paddy O’Connell November 17, 2016

Unable To Hike, Woman Carried 79 Miles On AT

Carden Wyckoff just traversed a 79-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail with her siblings even though she cannot hike.

Written by Adam Nubern November 08, 2016

Apps Vs Maps: Why Paper Beats Tech On The PCT

Our ‘Packing It Out team just finished hiking border-to-border from Southern California to Canada using paper maps. This is why they choose low-tech.

Written by Paul Twedt November 01, 2016

‘In The Hollow’: Chilling Tale Of Murder On The AT

The Mountain Man killer stalked two women along the Appalachian Trail in 1988. This is the harrowing story of one’s murder on the A.T. and…

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 14, 2016

Unexpected Gear Of Mountain Pro Andrew Skurka

From Frito-laced chili homemade kits, this is some of the unexpected gear that lightens renowned explorer Andrew Skurka’s pack and keeps him safe and comfortable…

Written by Andrew Skurka October 11, 2016

At 1,300 Miles, Remote ‘GPT’ Is Longest Trail In South America

A little-known trail follows a spectacular route through the heart of Patagonia and beyond. As of now, there is no guidebook – yet.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 10, 2016

Dog Safety: 7 Items For The Field This Fall

A few products and a kit you can make at home will make outings with your pup safer and more enjoyable.

Written by Bob St.Pierre September 26, 2016

Did An Unknown Hiker Just Break Every A.T. Record?

Her story seems inconceivable, but an unknown hiker claims to have bested Karl Meltzer’s day-old record on the AT, and she claims to have done…

Written by Sean McCoy September 19, 2016

Watch: Running 600 Miles Across The Rocky Mountains

Crossing just three paved roads, but 13 mountain ranges, the ‘Crown Traverse’ is a North American backcountry route unlike any other.

Written by GJ Staff September 07, 2016

Against The Clock: ‘White Mountain Direttissima’

Covering more than 240 miles, a man knocked out 48 peaks in New Hampshire in less than 6 days, unsupported.

Written by Patrick Brown September 06, 2016

24,000 Kilometers: ‘Trans Canada Trail’ Longest In World

Canada is about to finish the world’s longest trail network. Lace up your boots, pump up your tires, ready your paddles, and prepare for 24,000km…

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 06, 2016

Batteries Required: PCT Hikers’ Favorite Apps, Gadgets Off-Grid

Manage business and communicate electronically from the trail. The Packing It Out crew explains how they’ve written nearly a dozen stories, filed photographs, and stayed…

Written by Seth 'Cap' Orme September 02, 2016

Highpointing: Climb To The Top Of 50 States

Highpointing, as this state-by-state, summit-seeking pursuit is called, has garnered a following of more than 10,000 people.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 25, 2016

Breaking: Belgian Man Claims PCT Record

Karel Sabbe, a 26-year-old dentist from Belgium, claims to have set a new record on the Pacific Crest Trail. He hiked the 2,660-mile trail in…

Written by Sean McCoy August 16, 2016

Cleaning Up The PCT: 620lbs Of Trash And Counting

The packing it out crew is closing in on Oregon, ‘so close we can almost smell it!’ But a side trip to Mount Whitney, trash…

Written by Seth 'Cap' Orme August 09, 2016

Beyond The Gear: 9 Questions With Eric Larsen

Famed polar explorer Eric Larsen divulges on favorite gear, not being good at anything, and almost getting eaten by polar bears.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 25, 2016

Beyond The Gear: 9 Questions With Andrew Skurka

Long-distance backpacker Andrew Skurka tells us about his cat Oden, his favorite gear, his next big adventure, and his stint as a camp counselor in…

Written by GJ Staff July 21, 2016

Packing It Out: Thru-Hiking Food And Logistics

The ‘Packing It Out’ crew offers some tips on how to eat right while logging big miles during a thru-hike.

Written by Paul 'Spice' Twedt July 15, 2016

Canine Companion: Hiking Big Miles With Dogs

Want to hike further with your pup? Our contributor has logged hundreds of miles with her Newfoundland-Lab mix and has a few tips.

Written by Caitlin Quinn July 08, 2016

Essential Survival: How To Avoid Bears

Bear encounters are no joke, you’re better off avoiding the animals altogether – here’s how.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 30, 2016

‘Pacific Crest Trail’ Crew Update: 720 miles, 530lbs of Trash

With nearly a pound of trash per mile, the ‘Packing It Out’ crew finds that the Pacific Crest Trail definitely needed a good cleaning.

Written by Paul 'Spice' Twedt June 17, 2016

‘Warrior Hike’ Aids Vets Through Outdoor Therapy

An inaugural five-day hike in Indiana hopes to raise awareness and provide alternative ‘outdoor therapy’ services to veterans and first responders coping with post-traumatic stress…

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 15, 2016

5 Unexpected Essentials For Hiking Big Miles

To hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail, you need only the essentials. The ‘Packing It Out’ trio lists five such essentials they’ve relied on throughout…

Written by Seth 'Cap' Orme June 06, 2016

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