The 2022 John Muir Trail Hiker Survey is now open for responses - fill it out here! If you hiked the John Muir Trail this year (2022), as a thru-hiker or section hiker, this survey is for you. It doesn't matter whether you completed the entire JMT (i.e. if you got off early or section hiked), the
NOW OPEN: The 2022 Continental Divide Trail Hiker Survey
The 2022 Continental Divide Trail Hiker Survey is now open for responses - fill it out here! If you hiked the Continental Divide Trail this year (2022), as a thru-hiker or section hiker, this survey is for you. It doesn't matter whether you completed the entire CDT (i.e. if you got off early or
NOW OPEN: The 2022 Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey
The 2022 Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey is now open for responses - fill it out here! If you hiked the Pacific Crest Trail this year (2022), as a thru-hiker or section hiker, this survey is for you. It doesn't matter whether you completed the entire PCT (i.e. if you got off early or section
New Rules for Getting a PCT Permit in 2023
The Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) has - again - updated the process for obtaining a Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) permit. The permit process has evolved over the years and has never been perfect, but with the huge demand for the limited number of permits available each year (especially
Rim to Rim to Rim in a Day Guide – Grand Canyon
Completing Grand Canyon's Rim to Rim to Rim in a single day is a huge effort that should only be attempted by those familiar with the challenges of running/hiking in the canyon and with the proper fitness to complete the trail. Many people undertake this as a multi-day effort. Here I'll cover
The Annapurna Circuit in 54 Photos
The Annapurna Circuit is one of Nepal's best-known and most-traveled treks. That said, it can be difficult to know what to expect on the circuit if you've never been to Nepal before - especially when a lot of information out there is coming from trekking companies who simply want to sell you
New Bear Canister Regulations in Desolation Wilderness
The Forest Service has introduced new food storage regulations in Desolation Wilderness requiring overnight users to now carry "a canister designed to prevent access by bears." Simply put, bear canisters are now required in Desolation Wilderness. This impacts everyone recreating in Desolation
UPDATED: Two New BearVault Bear Canisters!
Bear canisters are an essential piece of backcountry equipment for anyone traveling into bear country (or even anywhere in the backcountry there are animals). Not much has changed recently in the bear canister and food-protection space, but BearVault has just released two new products, the BV425