The Triple Crown refers to the hiking of the three great long-distance trails in the United States: the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail. Our dear friend Mr. Appa The Sky Bison has changed his mission from hiking the PCT a second time to hiking instead
Choosing Footwear for a Long Distance Hike
Shoes are like love. They are unique to each person, and without them, this cruel world will chew you up (love protects against this happening, right?). During the first few weeks walking a long-distance trail (such as the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, or Continental Divide Trail), you
Topo MT Mountain Trainer Trail Runners Review
Having put my pancake feet through more than their share of beatings, I am now very aware of what they crave. After a long and tedious search, and after having tested many a pair of shoes on the trails, finally, a shoe has emerged as a clear favorite. The Topo MT. I've put roughly 500 miles on
The Mount Laguna Outfitter And “Getting Daved”
This early stop can be a monetary disaster for a hiker with insecurities in their gear. Dave will gladly go through your pack, suggesting replacements, and even mail home the gear you replace. I've seen hikers with a decent set of gear get talked into spending thousands to shed a few pounds off
Author Profile: Charlie “Indie” Garros
Paying close attention to the posts going up here (you know who you are), and wondering what the hell all that French mumbo jumbo was? Didn't know that was French? Don't know what I'm talking about? Well it was the first of hopefully many contributions to Halfway Anywhere by my friend and fellow
Être Prêt Pour Son Premier Marathon
Le marathon est l'épreuve reine de la course à pied, ces 42,195 km de bitume qui sont l'objectif ultime de tout coureur, qu'il soit du dimanche ou confirmé. Je cours le premier marathon nocturne de France dans tout juste quelques jours à Bordeaux. Avec un peu d'expérience, puisque ce sera mon
Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
There is a well-known quote that goes something along the lines of: "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should". It seems that this anecdote applies nowhere better than in the context of the iPad and its ability to take photos. As somebody who has done a fair amount of traveling, I find it