In Praise of the Humble Pop-Tart, the Ultimate Backpacking Breakfast
Our hiking columnist has spent more than a quarter of the past four years on trail. Every morning out there, without fail, he eats another perfect packet of Pop-Tarts.
Our hiking columnist has spent more than a quarter of the past four years on trail. Every morning out there, without fail, he eats another perfect packet of Pop-Tarts.
Last January, Carl Stanfield set out to break the world record for the most miles ever hiked in a year. In failing, he found his temporary limit—and, he hopes, a renewed version of himself.
Long-distance hikers love to reach towns and binge. I temporarily gave up the cycle, and maybe it changed my life.
Our hiking columnist knows firsthand that buying gifts for the hiker in your life can induce anxiety. These affordable finds from independent companies can’t miss.
The results, however hilarious, remind us how hikers destigmatize the body
A complete list of everything the new record holder carried and wore
On Sunday night, British hiker Josh Perry decimated the trail’s long-standing self-supported records after chasing Timothy Olson’s 2021 time
Scott Benerofe finished a rare and daunting southbound winter thru-hike of the AT. His self-proclaimed normalcy about the endeavor suggests such treks might not stay so rare for long.
Each year, more families seem to earn attention by taking to long trails with small children. What are their motivations, and is it bad for the kids?
Water weighs a lot, audiobooks weigh nothing, and more semi-philosophical tips to guide rookie trekkers to a strong finish
The pain I experience while thru-hiking draws me back to the present and makes me more aware of my privilege
I tallied the waste I created for a month of my thru-hike. It was embarrassing. Now I know how to begin fixing it.