In his book Free Outside: A Trek Against Time and Distance, long-distance hiker Jeff “Legend” Garmire gives an entertaining and detailed account of his successful 2016 hike of the Calendar Year Triple Crown. OE contributor Einstein had a chance to interview Legend recently to talk about the book, his hiking-career and long-distance hiking in general.
Read MoreThe first article in an Outdoor Evolution series on THRU-HIKING CULTURE, OE contributor Snuggles shares her thoughts on trail families, trail names, and what makes them such an important part of long-distance hiking.
Read MoreMost backpackers are familiar with the “Big Three” when it comes to their gear: shelter, sleep system, and backpack. While it’s obvious to everyone to have their gear totally dialed in before a hike, dialing in their mind isn’t so straightforward. Jay “Yosemite” Spring dives into how to do just that with what he calls his “Mental Big Three” of UL backpacking.
Read MorePass to Pass is a non-profit organization that connects people with Parkinsons to the Pacific Crest Trail to help them realize that the disease can’t stop them from climbing mountains and enjoying the outdoors. Plus, they have llamas!
Read MoreNo matter what big adventure you have coming up, you’re probably going into it with a clear set of goals and a vision of how it may look in the end… But what if the adventure doesn’t go as planned?
Read MoreOne man. One Bike. One Canyon. When it comes to cycling the Arizona Trail, there are three options for getting around the Grand Canyon. Which route would you take?
Read MoreThree authors share their three different experiences on one trail…
Read MoreI’ve hiked alone, in groups, even five months with my mum, and last year I did the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) with my sister. It was terrible but it was pretty great too.
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