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Backpacking at Golden Ears Provincial Park (Car-Free) - By James Lamers

Backpacking at Golden Ears Provincial Park (Car-Free) - By James Lamers

Ambassador James Lamers shares his video trip report of his trip to Bears Ears Provincial Park, where he relied fully on public transportation to get to and from the park.

West Coast Trail - A Father and Son Trip - by James Lamers

West Coast Trail - A Father and Son Trip - by James Lamers

Ambassador James Lamers and his father spent seven days hiking the West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. He shares his video trip report with us.

Trip Report - Mount Williamson, Mount Tyndall, and Mount Whitney by Natalie Reynoso

Trip Report - Mount Williamson, Mount Tyndall, and Mount Whitney by Natalie Reynoso

In June I took on two of my long-time goals, Mount Williamson and Mount Tyndall. In December, after yet again researching the California peaks, I decided to plan my June attempt of my sixth and sev...

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New Things I Discovered in 2022 - By Whitney "Allgood" LaRuffa

This year I was fortunate enough to get to hike not once but twice in the Land of Enchantment.  In April I hiked 220 miles of the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) along the official route through the...

CDT Trip Report: A Love Story, Wildlife, Thunderstorms, & Smoke by Mandy "Veggie" Redpath

CDT Trip Report: A Love Story, Wildlife, Thunderstorms, & Smoke by Mandy "Veggie" Redpath

The Continental Divide Trail (CDT) is a continuous footpath from the Mexican Border to the Canadian Border through the Rocky Mountains.  Following the backbone of the United States, the CDT runs ri...

What I Learned Hiking the PCT - By Dave Stamboulis

What I Learned Hiking the PCT - By Dave Stamboulis

Hiking the entire Pacific Crest Trail in one go is the journey of a lifetime, and regardless of how prepared and planned you arrive for it at the start, the trail will both alter and defy your expe...