Preparation for Our Third Thru-Hike By Tereza Kopecka
In a month, we are leaving for the Appalachian Trail, and our goal is to complete triple crown. The last few weeks have been filled with excitement about the trail, stress about packing, and all th...
From Wildwood to Wild Woman By Kirsten Anderson
Five years ago, I woke up unable to move my right arm. A bulged cervical disc left me on medical leave, sitting on the couch on oxy for six weeks, talking to neurosurgeons about whether I'd ever hi...
Our 7 Favorite Backpacking and Bike Packing Foods By Jim Sutherland
Overview This piece¹, (Scottish readers will get that pun) is about what I have learned to use and enjoy from over thirty years of Backpacking and Bikepacking. I hope that readers find that it is ...
Just Get Out There - Chicago Basin Trip Report By Heather Hoechst
The thunder reverberates through the ground beneath our shelter. As we lie on our backs, I study the thin sheet of nylon protecting us from the storm raging outside. Lightning flashes across the sk...
Iberica Traversa - Part 4 (Final part!) By Jim Sutherland
Way off in the distance I spotted the final CP which is a big sculpture of a tuna fish. The sense of achievement when I got there was incredible. I had managed myself, my bike and my gear to the ...
Iberica Traversa - Part 3 By Jim Sutherland
I rode 75 miles to the beautiful ancient town of Alcaraz. Alcaraz was at the top of a hill with a castle (of course!), shaded narrow streets and a lovely big plaza. My room was in a gorgeous pens...