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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...

Jim Sutherland's Fundraising Bikepacking Trip from Land's End to John o'Groats - Part 3

Jim Sutherland's Fundraising Bikepacking Trip from Land's End to John o'Groats - Part 3

I left Braco at 8:00am after a wonderful stay where we all agreed to try to keep in touch and see one another again sooner.  With some careful navigation I managed not a Golden Hour but a Golden Fo...

Jim Sutherland's Fundraising Bikepacking Trip from Land's End to John o'Groats - Part 2

Jim Sutherland's Fundraising Bikepacking Trip from Land's End to John o'Groats - Part 2

I did as much as I could under canvas in the morning which meant that I was late in creeping away that morning.  Perhaps the 90 miles in high temperatures had something to do with that as well?  Th...

Jim Sutherland's Fundraising Bikepacking Trip from Land's End to John o'Groats - Part 1

Jim Sutherland's Fundraising Bikepacking Trip from Land's End to John o'Groats - Part 1

Left Bala Lake, Wales campsite with my family who were once again going to be left by me for much of the summer holidays.  I’m glad I caught the 1204 train from Chirk to Shrewsbury as there was a m...

Colorado Trail Segments 22-24 Trip Report By: Mickey Aka The Virtual sherpa

Colorado Trail Segments 22-24 Trip Report By: Mickey Aka The Virtual sherpa

Jackie and I had been chomping at the bit to get back on the Colorado Trail after a successful year segment hiking it in 2021. With just about 100 miles and 7 segments left we were nearing the end ...