Hiker News

July 6th 2024 Edition

Gear

Columbia OutDry Extreme Wyldwood Shell Jacket Review...
Gossamer Gear Mariposa Backpack Review...
Three-Season Backpacking Gear List for 2024...
The John Muir Trail Gear Guide (2023 Survey)...
The Continental Divide Trail Gear Guide (2023 Survey)...
The Pacific Crest Trail Gear Guide (2023 Survey)...

Trails

Essential Tips for Senior Hikers: Hiking the Appalachian Trail in Retirement...
Welcome to the Majority | The Heartbreak of Getting off the CDT...
A MAGICAL JOURNEY THROUGH NEW MEXICO ON THE CDT...
Salida Kiosk Connects Visitors to the CDT...
Trailblazing Dads: Hiking the Appalachian Trail and Bonding Through Adventure...
CDT Hiker Oasis | New Mexico...

Ultralight

Luxury Items Worth the Weight on the Appalachian Trail...
Q&A: The North Woods From Away – An Ultralight Canoe Trip in Northern Minnesota...
The Best Ultralight Backpacking Gear from Decathlon...
Q&A: The North Woods From Away – An Ultralight Canoe Trip in Northern Minnesota...
2024 THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL GEAR LIST AND AN IDEAL BASE WEIGHT FOR HIKING...
50 Signs You May Have Taken Ultralight Backpacking Too Far...

Photography

Which Camera Should I Take on My Thru-Hike?...
2023 State-By-State Photo Contest Favorites...
Capturing the Beauty: Responsible Photography on the Appalachian Trail...
Wormser Höhenweg – Photo Journal...
Carrying Camera Gear on a Hike...
Congratulations to the 2023 Pacific Crest Trail Photo Contest Winners...

Pacific Crest Trail

Discrimination on the Pacific Crest Trail (Class of 2023)...
The Best Moments of the Pacific Crest Trail (2023 Survey)...
Pacific Crest Trail Hiking Advice for 2024 (& Beyond)...
The Worst Moments of the Pacific Crest Trail (2023 Survey)...
Pacific Crest Trail Horror Stories (2023 Survey)...
Pacific Crest Trail Resupply Guide (2023 Survey)...

Appalachian Trail

Essential Tips for Senior Hikers: Hiking the Appalachian Trail in Retirement...
Trailblazing Dads: Hiking the Appalachian Trail and Bonding Through Adventure...
What the Appalachian Trail Means to Darn Tough...
The First A.T. Community...
Important Start-of-Season Opening Dates for 2024 A.T. Hikers...
What You Need to Know About Appalachian Trail Days...

Money

What is the Cost of a “Priceless” View?...
Savings You Can Feel: Tina Currin's Top Tips For Getting Ultralighter on the Cheap...
Are Energy Bars Worth the Money?...
A.T. Hiker Hacks: Simple & Cheap Ways to Enhance Your Next Backcountry Adventure...
Holiday prices and free shipping at the Pacific Crest Trail store...
Volcan Rincon de la Vieja | Costa Rica...

Continental Divide Trail

Welcome to the Majority | The Heartbreak of Getting off the CDT...
A MAGICAL JOURNEY THROUGH NEW MEXICO ON THE CDT...
Salida Kiosk Connects Visitors to the CDT...
CDT Hiker Oasis | New Mexico...
CDTC Celebrates Gateway Communities in the Bootheel...
New Community Resource Connects Visitors to the CDT...

People

Nancy DeJong: NCNST Long Distance Hiker...
Elizabeth Root: NCNST Long Distance Hiker...
Tom Funke: NCNST Long Distance Hiker...
Duane Lawton: NCNST Long Distance Hiker...
Q&A with Appalachian National Scenic Trail Superintendent Ed Clark...
Cynthia Clemens: NCNST Long Distance Hiker...

Lost & Found

Nothing Missing...
Nothing Missing...
The Great North Dakota Beaver Rescue of 2021...
Bikepacking & Packrafting the Lost Coast of Alaska: Part 2...
Bikepacking & Packrafting the Lost Coast of Alaska: Part 1...
Bikepacking & Packrafting the Lost Coast of Alaska: Part 2...

Triple Crown

Essential Tips for Senior Hikers: Hiking the Appalachian Trail in Retirement...
Trailblazing Dads: Hiking the Appalachian Trail and Bonding Through Adventure...
What the Appalachian Trail Means to Darn Tough...
What You Need to Know About Appalachian Trail Days...
5 Ways to Take Action for the Appalachian Trail This Earth Day...
Decoding the Appalachian Trail: Leave No Trace Edition...