Hiking & Backpacking
Putting Wilderness on Display Along the PCT
Susan Robb isn’t just hiking the PCT. She’s bringing the experience to galleries along the way, sharing moments on social media, and hoping others will internalize this sense of wildness. She, through her latest initiative called Wild Times, is offering her body and work as a conduit between gallery and wilderness, public and trail, form […]
Trail Dames’ Women’s Outdoor Summit
Anna decided she “could” and created Trail Dames, an organization so welcoming for women that its informal motto is “NO woman left behind.”
A Primer on Peeing Outdoors
How many times have you caught yourself coveting the stance afforded by the waggling male urethra?
Leaving the Trail: Mother-Daughter Route Finding
On a Sunday morning I invite my youngest child Hannah on a hike. The McDowell Mountain Preserve, near our house, has many trails to meander on, but a favorite of many is a giant granite monolith called Tom’s Thumb. It can be accessed from two different sides, but the fastest, albeit more strenuous route, is […]
Hauling Ass Around Wales
In 2013 I walked all the way around Wales with a donkey called Chico, often camping wild and walking alone, and I am still alive.
The Making of a Thru-Hiker, Part 7: Gourmet Feasting on the Trail
In Part 7 of her monthly column, Gail Storey shows you how to eat well the trail.
The Making of a Thru-Hiker, Part 6: Who’s Out There Besides You?
Author and accomplished thru-hiker, Gail Storey, introduces you to the ragtag band of wandering souls you meet on the Pacific Crest Trail.
Choosing a Great Dog Hike
Your dog can be a great hiking companion. Here are some tips from a seasoned expert.
The Making of a Thru-Hiker, Part 5: The Flood!
Gail Storey and her husband, Porter, were hit hard by the recent “100-year-flood” in Boulder, Colorado. Luckily, their experience thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail had prepared them to handle any emergency.
The Making of a Thru-Hiker, Part 4: Water?!
Accomplished thru-hiker and writer, Gail Storey, discusses the importance of finding, carrying, and purifying water when hiking the Pacific Crest Trail.
The New Light Hikers
Light hikers are less meaty than your typical boot, but these shoes still give you the support and grip you need for a steep, rocky trail. Here are some new arrivals that are perfect for your next day hike.
A Mean Teen Hiking Machine
An interview with 15-year-old Neva “Chipmunk” Warren, who is attempting to be the Appalachian Trail’s youngest thru hiker.
