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Hikers in the mid-1920s turned to the Green Mountain Club’s 1924 Long Trail guide for the most up-to-date information. The northern end of the included map became outdated in the summer of 1926 when ...

Ben Feinson crossing the Winooski River Footbridge in Bolton in July 2021 Credit: Courtesy of Lance Pitcher For someone on a “struggle fest,” Ben Feinson had a pretty good time. He ate Fritos, peanut ...

Long hikes have a way of revealing everything you forgot to prepare for. The climb that seemed manageable online feels endless in thin air. Your legs tire faster than expected. The scenery is ...

Thru-hiking is the ultimate backpacking adventure, taking athletes hundreds or thousands of miles. Popular thru-hikes like the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail entice thousands of people to ...

Thru hiking shoes are made for backpackers who take long multi-day hikes on extended trails, like the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) or Appalachian Trail (AT). These hikers carry everything they need on ...

Ever thought about hiking the longest, hiking-only footpath in the world? It’s right here in the U.S., passing through the eastern Appalachian Mountains. The elevation gain of the Appalachian Trail ...

News-Miner opinion: There is no doubt that Alaska is a hiking-centric state. We all know that someone who lives for a backcountry excursion, days worth of gear piled up on their back, can of bear ...

They say the journey of a thousand steps begins with just one. And if you're someone who is new to the world of hiking, you ...