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The inspiring account of a 2700 mile solo hike from Mexico to Canada along the Pacific Crest Trail. Despite never having hiked before, George Spearing decided to take “leave of absence” from his job as a firefighter in the New Zealand Fire … more

During her 2011 hike of the Appalachian Trail, Amy Hiusser earned the trail name of ‘Timber’ due to her superior talent for falling. It didn’t matter what the conditions on the trail were, she was on the ground.Hiking from Amicalola Falls S… more

You will have built up for yourselves a wonderful store of memories which will not leave you as long as you live: memories of sun and wind, of the songs of birds, the patter of rain upon the leaves and the smell of the warm, wet earth: memo… more

Newly married at age 35, John Illig flew from Maine to California with his wife Cristina (who was born and raised in Barcelona, Spain), in order that they through-hike the Pacific Crest Trail together.  After having through-hiked the Appala… more

In the spring and summer of 2005 I walked the Appalachian Trail with my service dog. I had been treated for Melanoma during the past years at the NIC using some experimental procedures and as a result of all the surgeries and treatments I d… more

Young children can join Backcountry Kids Jackson and Emma as they explore Yellowstone National Park. Learn about Yellowstone National Park and how to stay safe while hiking and exploring the park. The beautiful illustrations will catch the … more

Average People, Extraordinary Trail is written for anyone that has an interest in the Appalachian Trail (A.T.), or hiking in general. You don’t have to be an experienced hiker, or professional outdoorsman, to enjoy a day, or a year, on the … more

This astonishing story chronicles Paralee’s amazing hike along the Appalachian Trail, from a woman’s prospective, as she puts one foot in front of the other, day-after-day, challenging herself beyond her comfort zone. You can share the ment… more

“Come along with the author as she walks, crawls, trips, and falls along the Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine. Find out where a good sense of humor, some sweat and a lot tears can take you. Learn how success can be measured more b… more

A comprehensive guide to preparing for and hiking the Appalachian Trail

Guide to hiking the North Country Trail in Central New York from the Adirondack Blue Line to Watkins Glen State Park.

Love at First Hike is the story of a college graduate who set out to fulfill a childhood dream of hiking the Appalachian Trail from start to finish. In the woods she enjoyed the bliss of being surrounded by nature, the peacefulness of small… more

The West Highland Way Round is a 99km long distance walking trail encompassing some of the wildest and most spectacular scenery in Scotland.Starting and finishing in Glen Nevis, on the edge of the UK’s self-proclaimed outdoor capital, Fort … more

Backpacking is a hobby that is enjoyed around the world in a wide variety of different manners. From casual backpackers who hit the actual trails for fun on Saturday to those daring souls that plan several weeks in advance to invest a year … more

This is a story about a Man with stage IV Melanoma cancer that hiked the Appalachian trail with his service dog. Allan Roden had lost some use in his legs due to lymph node resections in both legs and trained his dog, Annie Dog, to act as a… more

The LightFoot Companion is an optional partner to the Lightfoot Guide books to the Via Francigena. The Lightfoot Companion provides historical and cultural information for key locations along the entire route from Canterbury to Rome and wil… more

Join Stopwatch, an inexperienced thru-hiker with a steep learning curve, as she tackles her first long-distance hike, the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, over 2600 miles from Mexico to Canada. She begins the trail with the sole purpose… more

Undaunted, and with roughly 5,000 miles of trail experience under his belt, Illig rode his motorcycle from Maine to Mexico in the spring of 2005 to begin this hike alone—stopping along the way to pay homage to Walden Pond and Jack Kerouac’… more

Having hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2001, Nancy Shepherd was no stranger to long-distance backpacking. Yet, when she set out to hike the International Appalachian Trail in 2003, she had a backpack full of concerns, from questions about th… more

Co-founders of Trans-Sierra Xtreme (TSX) Challenge, Chris Casado and Mike Murphy are passionate about exploring the Sierra backcountry. They’ve spent countless summers camping in secluded lake basins, crossing high alpine passes, following … more