14+ hour, 3+ min ago  (537+ words) Hello! My name is Jim Wilson and I am attempting a NOBO thru hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2026. I live near Huntsville, Alabama and love the state and the University of Alabama - Roll Tide Roll! I've been married to…...

11+ hour, 25+ min ago  (934+ words) The Danner MTN45 is a Nubuck leather hiking shoe that draws on elements of trail running footwear " it's comfortable, versatile, and looks pretty darn good, too. But when Danner announced the MTN45, my ears perked up. This low-top hiker has classic Danner…...

21+ hour, 33+ min ago  (293+ words) Fabric bundle of 29 18-inch by 22-inch fat quarters from the Autumn Forest collection by designer Linn Warme for Moda Fabrics. Autumn Forest is inspired by the changing seasons, how nature dramatically changes as summer gives way to fall. In Sweden,…...

1+ day, 8+ hour 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…...

1+ day, 7+ 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…...

1+ day, 11+ hour 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…...

1+ day, 6+ hour 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…...

1+ day, 5+ hour 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…...

1+ day, 14+ hour 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…...

1+ day, 11+ hour 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…...