Post Trail Depression: A Complex Wave of Emotions

by Garrett Martin | Nov 29, 2023 | Mixed Bag

PCT RIDGELINE Post Trail Depression: A Complex Wave of Emotions Disclaimer: This article mentions suicide and themes of depression. While post-trail depression is difficult to deal with, if you find yourself having thoughts of suicide or can’t seem to shake out of...

New York’s Hidden Gem: A Trip Report from the Northville-Placid Trail

by Garrett Martin | Nov 21, 2023 | From the Trail

JULIA GLADSTEIN ON THE NPT New York’s Hidden Gem: A Trip Report from the Northville-Placid Trail Author: Julia Gladstein We were fortunate enough to get some insight into a lesser known Adirondack trail from Julia Gladstein after recently completing the...

Leave No Trace: How To Preserve Our Wilderness Areas

by Garrett Martin | Nov 1, 2023 | Leave No Trace

HELP ENSURE OUR NATURAL AREAS REMAIN PRISTINE Leave No Trace: How To Preserve Our Wilderness Areas Before heading into your next backcountry adventure, ensure you’re prepared on ways to mitigate your impact on the environment you’ll be traveling through....

The Thru-hiker’s Guide To Thumbing It: What To Expect When Hitchhiking On Trail

by Garrett Martin | Oct 25, 2023 | How to Outdoors

GETTING A GOOD STRETCH IN THE THUMB IS SURE TO YIELD RESULTS The Thru-hiker’s Guide To Thumbing It: What To Expect When Hitchhiking On Trail Disclaimer: Hitchhiking is illegal in some states and in no way is this article meant to encourage or condone hitchhiking...

The Vital Art of Resupplying in Long-Distance Backpacking

by Garrett Martin | Sep 27, 2023 | How to Outdoors

RESUPPLYING = RESTOCKING PROVISIONS WHILE BACKPACKING. The Vital Art of Resupplying in Long-Distance Backpacking THE BACKPACKER’S LIFELINE Picture this: You’re in the middle of the wilderness, miles away from civilization, and it’s time to resupply. You eagerly...