Redefining Selfishness: Thru-hiking as Self-Care
As a thru-hiker I’ve heard all of these comments—and more—about my hikes. Often couched in terms of concern, they are in fact judging the responsibility of embarking on a multi-month...
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Redefining Selfishness: Thru-hiking as Self-Care
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My Cycling Delusions Continue with a 65-Mile Gravel Race
Like the opposite of imposter syndrome, I have a long history of sports-related delusions. If an activity is absolutely miserable and I swear I’ll never do it again, you’ll find...
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Dealing with the Post-Trail Blues
The post-trail blues have a lot of causes, ranging from biological (hormone rebalancing, circadian disruption, etc.) to emotional (missing the experience, friends, etc.). The sudden end to months of walking...
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How to Walk 2,000 Miles Without Starving
During my Appalachian Trail thru-hike I lost 20 pounds and was basically starving most of the time. I dropped from 160 pounds to 140 pounds. I was worried about my...
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Learning to Embrace Winter Hiking
By Arlette Laan Five years ago, winter hiking filled me with trepidation. This fear was not unfounded as previous trips had me battling cold nights, cold toes, and generally left...
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6 Tips for Your Next Coastal Backpacking Trip
It’s an age-old dilemma – to spend the summer months relaxing at the beach or playing in the mountains? We’re excited to say that we finally uncovered a way to...
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Hooked for Good: Wisdom from a Life of Fishing
There are an endless number of ways folks get outside and interact with nature and all are special and engaging in their own right. My passion happens to be fishing....
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Unsupported: An FKT Journey Across Washington State
505 miles + 30 approach miles—that is how long the Washington PCT is southbound. In mid-August I attempted to set the unsupported Fastest Known Time (FKT) for this trail. Unsupported...
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When the Mountains Call
What is it we covet in the mountains? What's out there that calls us so deeply? Where is your sacred space outside? Do you remember its color? The details of...
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A Beginner's Guide to Outdoor Rock Climbing - 5 Tips and Essential Gear
Rock climbing is an exhilarating activity that challenges both the body and mind, allowing you to immerse yourself in natural surroundings. If you're eager to embark on the thrilling and...
