Just a Few Insanely Talented Backpacking Artists, Gear Makers, and Designers
A selection of artists who also backpack, or backpackers who also make art. Either way, here’s where to find their paintings, jewelry, photography, and more.
A Winter Lesson Learned in New Hampshire’s Unforgiving White Mountains
In New Hampshire’s White Mountains during the winter, you don’t have a lot of chances to make the wrong decisions, and ignoring your gut can lead to near-disaster.
The Impact of Social Media and Increased Traffic on Hiking Trails
How is influx of new hikers in 2020, plus social media influencers utilizing the outdoors for recognition damaging our trails?
Creating the American Perimeter Trail
I envisioned a trail that looped around the entire contiguous United States with no ending or beginning. It would be about 12,000 miles long and travel through 27 states. There was only one problem—the route didn’t exist.
A Year in the Life of a Trail Maintainer
What does a year in the life of a trail maintainer look like?