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Trip Safety: Don’t Get Stuck in the Dark
Embarking on a backcountry adventure can be one of the most rewarding experiences. When all the planning, anticipation, and physical effort culminate in awe-inspiring views, you receive a feeling of…
Read MoreHiking Iceland – Water, Water Everywhere!
Hiking isn’t always about accomplishing some feat; often it is about allowing the voice of nature to flow over you and take you deeper into an expanded awareness. One amazing…
Read MoreThe Top Five Mistakes Thru Hikers Make
Written by Astral & Jennifer Pharr Davis Making mistakes is a healthy part of any thru hike. You can’t successfully backpack over 2,000 miles without making tweaks and adjustments to your original…
Read MoreWhy Technology Should Take a Hike
Why Technology Should Take A Hike Did you know that the average American spends ELEVEN hours looking at a screen each day1? Guess it’s not so surprising … wake up…
Read MoreCome Together for Public Lands
Come Together for Public Lands Photographer’s Name Congress returns today after the midterm election with a lot of work to do in a short amount of time. On Election Day,…
Read MoreStatement in Support of LWCF, Deferred Maintenance, and Every Kid Outdoor Act Senate Markup
PDF version of letter The Honorable Lisa Murkowski Chairman Committee on Energy & Natural Resources 304 Dirksen Senate Building Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Maria Cantwell Ranking Member Committee…
Read More5 Tips to Keep Your Feet Happy
Hello Fall! With less-crowded trails, cooler days and glorious fall colors, it’s our favorite time of the year for hiking and backpacking trips! To make sure your trip isn’t ruined…
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