6+ hour, 13+ min ago  (419+ words) Hi there, I'm Jen "Sidewinder" Mathis. I have thru hiked the CT, the Walker's Haute Route, Inka trail, Colca Canyon and section hiked the CDT, the PCT, the AT, and the AZT. I've spent more than 150 nights below the rim…...

5+ hour ago  (957+ words) I started the Pacific Crest Trail the same way I had spent most weekdays leading up to it: working. The difference was that by the end of the day, I would be standing at the southern terminus in Campo, looking…...

8+ hour, 50+ min ago  (287+ words) Most people think you have to quit your job to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. I am testing whether that assumption is true. I will not take five uninterrupted months off. I will not disappear from work. Instead, I will…...

3+ hour, 27+ min ago  (260+ words) The Targhee is one of the most durable hiking boot designs that we tested. The Nubuck leather upper held up during our most rigorous testing on rugged trail systems while the KEEN. DRY waterproof membrane kept our feet relatively dry…...

3+ hour, 25+ min ago  (397+ words) Gear Lab Our Analysis and Test Results The Altra Lone Peak 9 Mid Waterproof is a very modern hiking boot design that essentially combines the comfort of a trail running shoe with the support of an ankle cuff. Altra's are best…...

11+ hour, 41+ min ago  (430+ words) Folks, boy did we have a snorer last night! They had the chainsaw on high and they were sawing some logs. Needless to say, sleep was not great. But it did have me up early and let us get a…...

9+ hour, 6+ min ago  (601+ words) My hiker trash/ dirtbag journey began in 2023 when -at the age of 34- I decided to abandon a stable career in Texas, starve my need for control, and sell everything I couldn't fit into the vehicle I planned to call my…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (80+ words) Divernet #Ask Mark | IDC Tips, No-Fly Warnings & First Stage Setup Explained Mark Newman answers diver questions on Instructor Development Courses, dive computer no-fly warnings, and how to orient a swivel turret first stage. You must be a member to access…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (559+ words) These are grippy, gorpy, and ready to wear. A trail sneaker should be durable and grippy, comfortable around the ankles but supportive underfoot. A great trail sneaker should also look good in the meantime. Here, we're all over the gorpy…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (1348+ words) Lightweight hiking boots are easier on tired legs and noticeably more agile on mixed terrain. Whether you prefer a low-cut hiking shoe, a nimble mid-height boot, or something that sits between trail runner and hiker, these designs prioritize comfort, efficiency,…...