As hikers, we all love to talk about our adventures, gear, and share stories. There’s also a responsibility, however, to share the ins and outs of safety with one another, to make sure we can all come home safe from every adventure on trail. OE Guest Contributor Julie “Jester” Gayheart reflects on a personal experience involving hiker safety, and gives you all the details on how to make sure you and others are staying as safe as possible on trail.
Read MoreTaking your furry friend on a backpacking trip can be one of the most rewarding things to do. It can bring you both closer together and add extra meaning to the adventure of a lifetime. If you’re planning on it, it’s important to understand all of the different ways you’ll need to prepare now that you’ll have your pooch alongside you mile after mile. OE Guest Contributor Terminator talked to a Certified Canineopath to get all the details on how you can best prepare to take your dog on trail!
Read MoreEinstein reports on the first trip of his Summer adventures - 40-mile backpacking loop in the Wind River Range in Wyoming!
Read MoreA trip report from Einstein’s recent hike into the Grand Canyon on the Royal Arch Route. Waterfalls, sketchy climbs, rappelling, and more!
Read MoreIt’s an exciting time of year, many hikers have their 2021 hikes planned and ready to begin. Still, the COVID-19 pandemic is a factor that must be considered. Guest writer, Reese Pierce, offers some excellent thoughts and research on how to best go about your planned hikes for 2021 considering everybody’s health and safety.
Read MoreAfter putting out our “Five Shorter Thru Hikes for 2021” article, we have an additional trail to share with you all! OE contributor, Chica, hiked the Bartram Trail last year and has all the information you need to do your own Bartram Trail thru-hike!
Read MoreThe Sonoran and Mojave deserts meet in Joshua Tree National Park. A one-of-a-kind landscape of plants, animals and geological wonders emerges from their collision. See it all through words and photos in the latest Outdoor Evolution Photo Essay.
Read MoreWith the 2020 hiking season (or lack thereof) behind us, it’s time to look towards 2021. A lot of mystery still surrounds the upcoming year and what it might mean for thru-hiking. With concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic once again keeping hikers off of the longer trails, it’s the perfect season to consider some hikes that aren’t necessarily on everyone’s radar. If you’re looking for a slightly shorter adventure, less crowds, and a new experience, we offer up five shorter, lesser-known, more low-key thru-hikes to consider for 2021.
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