Hike the Giant Brings Out Heroes
What an amazing day, filled with laughter, friendship, support, and above all, heroes in all shapes and sizes for the […]
Hiking
Smiles all the way up the mountain!
Summit Mt. Washington 2025 is in the books, and what an amazing year it was! The weather was absolutely perfect,
#hikeOctober 2025 is open for registration!
Graphic courtesy of Karen Viola and Climbing Tree Studio. Every Sole Counts, Every Step Heals For our 9th annual #hikeOctober,
Get Outside for National Trails Day June 7!
National Trails Day, on the first Saturday in June, recognizes the incredible benefits federal, state and local trails provide to
How hiking changed – and saved – my life
Following is a guest post by Eric Kohlhepp. Read it. You’ll be happy you did. According to the dictionary, “hiking”
Hiking, Mental health
How do our brains change?
Lately, I’ve been spending some time on the weekends organizing my photographs from the last 28 years of backpacking. I
Hiking, Mental health
Disasters, trails, and trauma
This week, I’ve been reading the news of hurricane Helene’s devastation in the southern Appalachians, and especially western North
Post-trail Depression
As we look back on May’s Mental Health Awareness Month HIKE for Mental Health, and the Pacific Crest Trail Association, want to highlight
AT Alumnus Completes Ironman, Raises $2,600
“The process and the journey which leads to the accomplishment of the goal is the toughest part. Staying disciplined each day, doing the work when the motivation wears off, and the consistency to achieve the long term, delayed gratification goal is the tough part,” says Ironman Cato Lacroix.
Preparation, Challenges, and Adventure – Zachariah Nagy on Thru Hiking
First, the Pacific Crest Trail, then the Tahoe Rim Trail, the Benton Mackaye Trail, and others. Now, Zachariah Nagy’s sights