PCT Thru-Hike Applications Will Open Jan. 19, Scout and Frodo will not Host
Applications for 2021 long-distance hiking permits for the Pacific Crest Trail will begin this year starting at 10:30 a.m. PT on Jan. 19.
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Our top recommendations for hiking shoes, plus tips on how to buy them, details on what exactly a zero-drop shoe is, and the benefits of different styles.
The Presidential Traverse
The New Hampshire Presidential Traverse is a 23-mile hike across the New Hampshire’s most amazing, open terrain. It can be completed in 2-4 days.
Mahoosuc Traverse
The Mahoosuc Traverse is a 31-mile section hike along the Appalachian Trail in Maine. It is quite rocky, steep, and challenging, and can be completed in 2-4 days
Where to Buy Recycled Gear… and Why You Should
Here’s where you can buy backpacking and outdoor gear made with recycled ingredients, and why you definitely should.
Big Branch Wilderness Loop
The Big Branch Wilderness Loop is a mellow weekend backpacking trip along a section of the AT / LT in Vermont.
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Lye Brook Wilderness Loop
The Lye Brook Wilderness Loop is an easy weekend loop in Vermont with a few different distance options. It can be completed in 2-3 days.
The Pemi Loop
The Pemi Loop is a 31-mile loop in New Hampshire’s rugged White Mountains. It can be hiked in 2-4 days.
Grafton Loop Trail
The Grafton Loop is a rugged 38-mile trail in Maine that can be hiked in 2-4 days