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OFF THE BEATEN PATH

Big adventures, rugged trails and life outside.

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Solo Camping and Hiking 

IN OREGON

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Backpacker Jordan Irion breaks down the balance between ultralight ambitions and being prepared for whatever the trail brings. From essential gear to comfort items, discover why ..

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OFF THE BEATNE PATH

From backyard camping to New Hampshire’s highest peaks, Joseph Moffatt..

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CALENDAR YEAR

The border-to-border calendar year that united two hikers on separate journeys in...

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TRAILS

After landslides temporarily closed Eagle Creek Trail, Sydney returned just two days after its..

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More from the trail

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HIKING

How one 48-year-old finally conquered Yosemite's most legendary trail and discovered his limits were never where he thought they were.

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SOLO HIKING

From first-time backpacker to global adventurer, Aleks found confidence, resilience and clarity one trail at a time.

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XPEDITIONS

Step aboard the Atlantic Viking for an up-close look at the demanding work, traditions and quiet pride behind a day on the water.

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FLIGHT

From Yosemite's Firefall to Alaska's endless icefields, one pilot chases first light to capture America's iconic landscapes from above.

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Backpacker Jordan Irion breaks down the balance between ultralight ambitions and being prepared for whatever the trail brings. From e..

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PUBLIC LANDS

From unexpected sunsets to hard-earned summits, the parks have a way of changing you when you least expect it.

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BACKPACKING

After leaving the Colorado Trail unfinished, Robert J. Hill returned one year later to complete the miles that never stopped calling.

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First Woman to Hike from Border to Border

Madison Blagden is took on nearly 10K miles in one year, chasing a record-setting Triple Crown across..

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Timothy shares multi-month journeys across demanding terrain, often in regions where long distance routes are still developing.

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2,650 Miles North, A Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Reflection.

Two hikers set out to walk from Mexico to Canada. What carried them wasn’t an achievement mark, but the discipline of...

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"Growing up below sea level taught me that living with nature means neither fearing it nor trying to dominate it but respecting it."

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Backpacker Jordan Irion breaks down the balance between 

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Why Women are choosing to Hike Together

Backpacker Jordan Irion breaks down the balance between 

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Hannah and Hunter of @packthebus trace America’s most iconic highway, one stop at a time 

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A Concert, a Road Trip and the Tetons

A concert trip turned into a few days exploring the Tetons, with quiet trails, wildlife and some pretty incredible views along the way.

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Blending self-taught angling with mindful exploration, Sofia uses fishing as both a practice in 

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