Andrew “Reptar” Forestall is a thru-hiker and most recently was a contestant on Naked and Afraid. We were able to catch up with Andrew about the experience and whether or not thru-hiking had any relevancy to the experience
The Teton Crest Trail is a permitted 40+ mile point-to-point route through and around Grand Teton National Park. It parallels the namesake peak with epic views and frequent water, and can be completed in 2-4 days.
In the world of popular (but impossible to find) mid-layers, is the Melanzana Grid Hoodie or Appalachian Gear Company All-Paca Wool Fleece a better option? Over the past few years, these companies have risen to the top of the backpacking fashion world. Both are recognizable, sought after, and often out of stock. Is one a better layer than the other?
This is the gear Backpacking Routes co-founder Jeff Garmire took on his out-and-back hike of the Uinta Highline Trail.
If you plan well, a day-hiking gear list for a full-day is hardly more than you need for a casual afternoon outing. If you have food, water, an extra layer, and reliable navigation, you’re going to be just fine.
On Saturday, a crowd of ultraunners set out on the 100k Huanghe Shilin Mountain Marathon. Without warning, weather swept through the mountains. The competitors were dressed in thin shorts and t-shirts, and 21 runners died.
The Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim is a classic crossing of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world. The out-and-back route is 44-47 miles and has 11,000 feet of elevation gain. It is a challenging and rewarding route that can be done in 1-4 days.
The Black Canyon Trail is a 76 mile National Recreation Trail located between Phoenix and Flagstaff, Arizona. It is a great trail to hike in the shoulder seasons and can be completed in 4-6 days.
The Ouachita Trail doesn’t directly pass through any towns throughout its 223 miles, but by simple hitches from the numerous highway crossings, town is never far away. Here are the locations and mileages for Ouachita Trail resupply.
Kolob Arch is a 14-mile out-and-back in the northwest corner of Zion National Park. Kolob Arch is the 2nd longest arch in the world. This section of Zion National Park is less visited and has ample reservable backcountry campsites.