Top news of the week: 20.08.2022.
Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy Just Smashed the John Muir Trail FKT
The distance runner shaved more than two hours off the JMT’s previous fastest time
Hate Hiking in a Group? Here’s Why You Should Do it More Often.
Some backpackers are just dedicated soloists. But as our writer discovered on her first big group trip, sometimes there's magic to hitting the trail with some new friends.
20 stunning photos from iconic Acadia hiking trails
There’s no such thing as a bad view in Acadia National Park.
Walking With Marcus: How Stoic Philosophy Informs My Ultralight Backpacking
Can an ancient Roman philosophy make you a better backpacker? It all depends upon your application.
John Muir Trail Data Book
2nd Edition Perfect for the pack-weight-conscious hiker, this condensed version of John Muir Trail includes only the data sections of its parent book.
A New Study’s Message Is Clear: Put Down the Selfie Stick
A group of researchers from University of California at Irvine investigated the link between SAR incidents, park visitation, and Twitter posts. Their conclusions could inform how hikers ...
Cheryl Strayed on the 1995 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hike That Changed Everything
Ten years after the publication of ‘Wild,’ the beloved author shares her thoughts on the haters who thought she was unprepared, the transformative power of doing big things, and where ...
The 12 Best U.S National Parks to Visit Solo
Ditch the crowds and find some peace and quiet in nature at one of these best national parks to visit solo.