Through hiking

Thru hiking versus backpacking: both involve multi-day hiking and nights under the stars, but how do they compare in terms of logistics and culture? Thru hiking is a long-distance subset of backpacking and this fun overview explains what makes through hiking a unique activity in its own right. Maybe it'll inspire you to try your own thru hike!

In the Summer of 2013, Astrid Callomon through-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, walking over 2,600 miles in 5 months. Here, she reflects on her experiences...

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Shinrin-yoku is the name given to the Japanese art of "forest bathing," contemplative walks through the woods that reconnect the individual with nature and can lead to decreased stress, natural mood elevation and even a stronger immune system.

A 15,000-mile route to sample crags from every state in the Lower 48

Dreaming of summer backpacking in the sierras 🏔️ 🥾 🏕️ ✨ 🐻 Backpacking season will be here before we know it and the preparations have already begun! I just booked a permit for a week long trek through the sierras and I am stoked so I wanted to share some of the ways that I prepare for summer backpacking season! 💻 I research trails I am interested in hiking and learn as much as I can about them ❄️ I look for road closures, weather, and trail conditions. I check these regularly for any…