How One Hiker Shattered the Long Trail FKT
When Jeff Garmire arrived at the sign marking the southern terminus of Vermont’s Long Trail on July 24, he was
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Tales from the Triple Crown
Vermont artist Nika Meyers has hiked more than 9,000 miles on the nation’s most daunting trails. Here’s what she’s learned.
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The Free Solo Backpacker
The author was never a rock climber, until the backpack with everything he needed for survival tipped over a cliff.
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The Northeast Kingdom Gets a New Trail System
This summer, there’s a whole new trail system to explore in the Northeast Kingdom for hikers, runners and birders. As
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12 Pieces of New Ultralight Gear for Fastpacking
Paring Down to Speed Up When you strip down your pack weight, the gear you keep becomes all the more
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Why You Should Try Fastpacking this Summer
First there were trail running and backpacking. Now, there’s fastpacking. Here’s why you should give it a try. Out of
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Meet the Vermonters Taking on Fastest-Known-Times This Summer
Last year, Alyssa Godesky set a new supported fastest-known-time on the Long Trail. This year, two Vermonters aim to set
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This New Trail Takes Hikers Coast to Coast—Via Vermont
Imagine hiking from Maine to Oregon, via Vermont via major trails. Thanks to recent legislation, the missing link—just 13 to
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