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Pamela Clark Is On Track To Become the Oldest Female AT Thru-Hiker Ever
When Pamela Clark read Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods, she was amused and curious. But she never imagined she would one day put her own feet on
Meet Old Lady on the Trail: 81-Year-Old Triple Crowner Mary E. Davison
Mary E. Davison — trail name "Medicare Pastor" — is the Old Lady on the Trail, and she's proud of it. A retired pastor and grandmother of ten, she
Kora Yushu LS Zip Yak Wool Base Layer Review
It’s tricky to find just the right base layer for winter sports in Northern Minnesota. As someone who cross-country skis and snowshoes, I’m sweating
Outdoor Vitals Vario Jacket Review
This summer, I walked the Wind River High Route with The Trek editor, Kelly Floro, and another gal friend. On cold mornings, as we popped out of damp
Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear 1L Fanny Pack Review
I used to be one of those snobby backpackers who swore up and down I'd never use a fanny pack. I have enough side pockets on my hip belt, I told
5 Amazing Backpacking Trips in the Upper Great Lakes
Since moving to the Twin Cities 15 years ago, I have come to love the special ruggedness of the Upper Great Lakes region, a place we call “Up North.”
Steve McClure on Backcountry Safety and Updating the 10 Essentials
Have you ever set out on a beautiful sunny day that turned into a wet misery halfway through? Did a snowstorm suddenly change course and dump right
The Superior Hiking Trail Section-by-Section
If you thought the Midwest of the United States was just flat and boring and that Minnesota specifically can be filed under “flyover country,” think
Arlette “Apple Pie” Laan on Becoming the First Woman to Hike All 11 National Scenic Trails
Arlette “Apple Pie” Laan just became the first woman to hike all eleven of the National Scenic Trails in the United States, with mileage totaling
Why I Quit Rushing and Went for the “Slowest Known Time” on the Teton Crest Trail
I arrived at my campsite far too early. It wasn't even lunchtime yet as I walked atop worn bits of Cambrian limestone neatly laid out like tiles