Heroes

Run by the St. Louis-based organization Black People Who Hike, the #OurStory series will air three times a week through Black History Month.

They say you can learn something by walking in another man’s boots. On the Appalachian Trail last summer, hikers learned what happens when you carry them.

For almost three decades, George “Billy Goat” Woodard has hiked roughly 150 days per year. Where will his journey take him next?

The attributes that define a good ranger haven’t changed since the corps was established more than 100 years ago.

We talked to CamelBak CEO Sally McCoy, who’s been backpacking since she was 5, about how her wilderness experiences have shaped her leadership and career.

Moms can do anything. These amazing adventurers prove it.

Rixi, a 6-year-old German Shepherd, searches for lost hikers in Yosemite's rugged terrain.

This adventurer-turned-ecologist is building an army of backcountry citizen-scientists.

This eco-obsessed author and photographer is saving his local forest, one tree at a time.

This alt-rock star helps fight cancer by combining music and hiking.

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He healed his grief on an outdoor journey - and now helps teens do the same.

He's creating Haiti's first backpacking tours—and keeping the profits local.

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This former executive helps the homeless by distributing used camping gear.

A savior to injured hikers, he's training the next wave of backcountry medics.

This trailblazing granny wrote the book on Idaho trails–and still hikes daily.

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From the shoes on his feet to the watch on his wrist, professional climber Jonathan Siegrist demands the very best gear to help him achieve his goals. The Casio ProTrek is no exception. Jonathan relies on the advanced functionality of his ProTrek 2500 to stay on top of the weather, measure altitude gain and withstand water when out climbing sea cliffs.