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Jaala on the Pacific Crest Trail, specifically on the Knife Edge in the Goat Rocks Wilderness in Washington. One day Jaala was a runner with little outdoor experience. The next,...

Robin Hannon: Back in the Tetons again. Like most boys who came of age in the 1960s, Robin Hannon, manager of our Cameron Village store, spent most every second he...

GetBackpacking! Intro to Backpacking Class of February 2017 We love backpacking. We sell lots of useful, essential and fun backpacking gear, our GetBackpacking! program helps you learn the ropes, then...

Here are some of our favorite moments from the #PeakPanel. Thanks to everyone who came out! Climbers talk Gear: Chip on Summiting Everest: Reese on Patagonia: Matthew talks Denali: John...

Well, Ola Ola from the vast plains and open ranges of the deep south, PUERTO NATALES! Chile, baby! Hombres, hombras, amigos & amigas, sweet Tigre and I are back and...

Danelle Hallenbeck, and a heart-shaped stone This fall, we’ve been profiling hikers new to the trail. Most of the hikers you’ll read about are participants in Hike NC! a new...

Tim Jones This is one of an occasional series of profiles on folks who’ve recently taken to the trail. For other similar profiles, enter New Hiker in the Search box,...

Steve Anderson once described himself as “a runner with a job and a family.” “I’d run 30 to 60 miles a week, depending upon what I was training for,” says...

Kimberly Dixon on the Sal’s Branch Trail For the next few weeks, we will profile hikers new to the trail. Most of the hikers you’ll read about will be participants...

This time, Ward remembered to pull his rod. You never forget your first carabiner. At least Ward Swann hasn’t. It was early spring of 1989. “I bought a couple of...

For the next little while, we’ll be profiling the folks who are the backbone of Great Outdoor Provision Co. Though their roles may differ — from outfitting you for adventure,...

by Jaala Freeman Backpacking is full of excitement: orange and purple sunsets, painted mountains, expansive views, deep green forests, raucous animals, fresh air and a thriving community. All of this...

The most common questions a thru-hiker gets asked in town typically refer to our food. “What do you eat out there?” “How do you carry enough food for 5 months?”...

-By Jaala Freeman #TrustyPCT- We call them “The Family.” They call themselves “The Lorzigs.” They are three people walking from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail–two parents, Jeanne...

How long would you hang on to a great piece of gear on the off-chance you’d have a second shot at a once-in-a-lifetime adventure? Say, for instance, climbing a 6,000-meter...

Jaala Freeman: The stereotypical hiker–a 20-something person, with a moderate level of outdoor experience, physical fitness and a sports-like demeanor. Reality, however, shows the hiking community to vary widely in...

Jaala Freeman: As a hiker approaches the Kennedy Meadows General Store, at mile 702 on the Pacific Crest Trail, the crowd on the deck erupts in applause and cheers. Each...

by Jaala Spencer: Stayin’ Alive, Chili Willy, Lost and Found, Veggie, DK Shhh, Macho Man Randy Savage, Blue, Slumber Cat–hikers and their trail names!It all started on the Appalachian Trail–so...