This Instagram Live Series Is Letting Black Adventurers Write Their Own History
Run by the St. Louis-based organization Black People Who Hike, the #OurStory series will air three times a week through Black History Month.
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Will the PCT’s Trail Angels Open Their Doors in 2021? We Asked.
To go or not to go? That’s been the question of the pandemic for thru-hikers. We asked some of the Pacific Crest Trail’s most beloved figures about their own plans.
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Paul Evans Never Hiked the Appalachian Trail. But His Boots Did.
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.
Billy Goat’s Never-Ending Thru-Hike
For almost three decades, George “Billy Goat” Woodard has hiked roughly 150 days per year. Where will his journey take him next?
What Makes a Great National Park Ranger?
The attributes that define a good ranger haven’t changed since the corps was established more than 100 years ago.
How Backpacking Made CamelBak's CEO a Better Leader
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.
11 Incredible Outdoor Moms
Moms can do anything. These amazing adventurers prove it.
This SAR Dog May Save Your Life
Rixi, a 6-year-old German Shepherd, searches for lost hikers in Yosemite's rugged terrain.
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This adventurer-turned-ecologist is building an army of backcountry citizen-scientists.
Heroes: David Gonzales, 46
This eco-obsessed author and photographer is saving his local forest, one tree at a time.
Heroes: Mike Peters, 54
This alt-rock star helps fight cancer by combining music and hiking.
Adventure Racer Dave Mortel
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Heroes: Jason Stout, 42
He healed his grief on an outdoor journey - and now helps teens do the same.
Heroes: Austin Taylor, 27
He's creating Haiti's first backpacking tours—and keeping the profits local.
Craig DeMartino Video
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Heroes: Ken John, 55
This former executive helps the homeless by distributing used camping gear.
Heroes: Ken Phillips, 53
A savior to injured hikers, he's training the next wave of backcountry medics.
Heroes: Margaret Fuller, 77
This trailblazing granny wrote the book on Idaho trails–and still hikes daily.
Sponsored: Casio features Pete Weber
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Jonathan Siegrist Casio ProTrek Adventure Video
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.
Elder of the Tribe: Aldo Leopold
How the last green glint in a dying wolf's eyes changed a man--and ultimately changed our country.