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Biking across the USA, cleaning up trails along the way

Miles Ridden4,700mi

Trash Packed Out2,130lbs

Cumberland Island

Cumberland Island, GA April 26th, 2017 Trash Picked up: 43lbs

Morning Side Nature Preserve

Atlanta, GA May 5th, 2017 Trash Picked up: 104lbs Miles from last point: 180

Southern Highlands Land Conservancy

Asheville, NC May 11th, 2017 Trash Picked up: 95lbs Miles from last point: 206

Barcroft Park

Bailey's Crossing, VA May 31st, 2017 Trash Picked up: 61lbs Miles from last point: 486

Pittsburgh Greenway

Pittsburgh, PA June 6th, 2017 Trash Picked up: 9lbs Miles from last point: 324

Turville Point Conservation Park

Madison, WI June 22nd, 2017 Trash Picked up: 31lbs Miles from last point: 669

Coldwater Spring Park

Minneapolis, MN June 30th, 2017 Trash Picked up: 27lbs Miles from last point: 295

Midtown Greenway

Minneapolis, MN June 30th, 2017 Trash Picked up: 210lbs Miles from last point: 7

Denver Event & Cleanup

Denver, CO July 20th, 2017 Trash Picked up: 563lbs Miles from last point: 880

Gallatin County Regional Park

Bozeman, MT August 22nd, 2017 Trash Picked up: 27lbs Miles from last point: 737

Silver Park/ Kim Williams Trail

Missoula, MT August 29th, 2017 Trash Picked up: 175lbs Miles from last point: 225

Riverside State Park

Spokane, WA September 5th, 2017 Trash Picked up: 250lbs Miles from last point: 203

Ravenna Park

Seattle, WA September 12th, 2017 Trash Picked up: 242lbs Miles from last point: 306

Finish coast to coast bike tour

Cape Flattery, WA September 17th, 2017 Miles from last point: 182

Cleanups Along The Way

USA Trash Picked up: 293lbs

Follow Abby & Seth as they cycle across the U.S., packing out trash from iconic landscapes at local events.

In 2015, three young thru-hikers created the 'Packing It Out' project along the Appalachian Trail, where they journeyed 2,189 miles and packed out more than 1,000 pounds of trash. Last year, the team trekked the Pacific Crest Trail. For 2017, in partnership with REI, they are bike-touring 5,000 miles across the U.S. to meet with local cleanup crews and spread their message. Follow Seth & Abby from April - September as they pedal from Georgia to the Pacific Ocean in Washington state.

Articles

Inspiring! Film Documents Bikers’ Trip to ‘Leave It Better’

This short film, 'Leave It Better,' documents the inspiring efforts of Seth Orme and Abby Taylor on a 5-month bike trip across America.  Read More

Bike Tour For Better: ‘Packing It Out’ 2017 Film Trailer

Check out the teaser to our Packing It Out film 'Leave It Better' coming Oct. 25.  Read More

Bikes that Haul: REI Co-op Rigs Put to 4,700-Mile Test

What gear do you use on a cross-country cycling and trash cleaning tour? In this video, the Packing it Out team show the rigs they rode for the past 5 months.  Read More

Bike Across America: Looking Back on 5,000 Miles

'For me, these uninsulated life experiences are vital ingredients in the making of a fulfilled life.' Read More

5,000 Miles To Now: Staying Present Amid Epic Adventure

When you ride a bike across America, it’s easy to daydream. But this is why adventure is best savored in the present, one ‘unrepeatable minute’ at a time. Read More

All Or Nothing: Woman Tackles 5,000 Miles By Bike

Abby Taylor joined the Packing It Out movement on a whim. Now, she's biked more than 3,000 miles across the United States by bicycle "off the couch." Read More

Rocky Mountain Highs (and Lows): Bike-Touring CO To WY

Near Grand Teton National Park, 3,500 miles from where I started, reflecting on the winding roads of the Rockies behind.  Read More

3,000 Miles Across America: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Despite media coverage that has America divided and at each other's throats, in 3,000 miles of cycling across mostly rural areas, we've found that most people are delightful to talk to and itching to help. Read More

Meet The Skin-On-Frame Canoe Cleaning Midwestern Rivers

With a thin, translucent skin and weighing barely more than a loaded backpack, the Wilderness Traveler exemplifies what it meant to 'be out on the water.' Read More

When All Goes Wrong: How Flexibility Can Save Your Trip

When things don't go as planned, a flexible state of mind boosts the odds of a positive experience. Read More

Trash Talk: Learnings From Cross-Country Cycling Tour

Seth Orme and Abby Taylor have pedaled 2/3 of the way across the U.S. in search of trash this year. With the miles rolling by and the trash piling up, they stopped to share a few things they've learned along the way. Read More

Urban Wastelands: ‘Packing It Out’ Mentality Works In Cities

Born in the wilderness, this summer ‘Packing It Out’ has gone urban with 20+ trash cleanups in cities across America. Read More

The Torturous Touring Of America’s ‘Roads Less Traveled’

These remote, inhospitable environments will test you. It will take all the strength you have, but then show you that you have a little bit more. Read More

River Yields ‘100 Pounds Of Trash Per Day’

A DIY conservation effort, this summer two men embody the 'packing it out' ethos by bagging and hauling debris each day. Read More

Cleanup By Canoe: 300 Miles, 1,000 Pounds Of Litter

With 300 miles paddled of a 1,200-mile journey, a team of canoe paddlers have already collected 1,000 pounds of trash along a rural Minnesota waterway. Read More

Creative Camping: Where To Sleep When There’s Not A Site

We've learned some handy tricks to finding a place to camp in rural or urban areas while biking across the country. Read More

Combine New Gear With Old For The Perfect Kit

Two-thousand miles into a cross-country bike tour, I choose a tent and sleeping system completely new to me. But I also opt for two battle-worn pieces proven never to fail. Read More

Obstacles And Tailwinds: Highs And Lows Of Long Distance Biking

Abby Taylor and Seth Orme are pedaling across the United States, picking up trash as they go. They're moving fast, but have also hit some obstacles along the way. Read More

Better Bike Touring: 5 Tips From The Saddle

As with any good adventure, there were some oversights on my latest, five-month bike tour. Here are a few things to remember that I didn't realize until I was in the saddle. Read More

Launching Soon: Paddlers To Clean 1,200 Miles Of River

Two men will launch an expedition to paddle, and clean, three rivers spanning 1,200 miles in the upper midwest.  Read More

Huggybear And Lizard: Meet The Faces Of Trail Days

Welcome to Trail Days, the eclectic annual celebration of all things hiking and the official party honoring the Appalachian Trail. Read More

Bike Touring: Gear Test For 750 Road Miles (so far)

Biking across the United States and picking up trash along the way is tough on gear. Packing It Out shares the four things they use most. Read More

Pair Biking Across USA, Trash Cleanups Along The Way

Collecting trash while crossing the country by bike: Seth and Abby are in week two of their 'Packing It Out' cross-country bike tour, and they want your help. Read More

Biking Across the USA to ‘Leave It Better’

Seth Orme and Abigail Taylor are crossing the U.S. on bike. Along the way, they will pick up trash and inspire others to do the same. Read More

‘Packing It Out’ Tour Begins! Event And Cleanup Schedule

Today, the Packing It Out duo embarks on a 5,025-mile bike tour. Along the way, they'll host REI store events and local cleanups. Check out their schedule here and join the cause! Read More

‘Packing It Out’ 2017 To Clean 5,025 Miles By Bike

'Packing It Out' has a mission to clean America's trails. This year, Seth and a new team member, Abby, will embark on a 5,025-mile bike tour to clean up scenic areas from coast to coast. Read More