In my early days of thru-hiking, I was vehemently against carrying trekking poles. I saw them as unnecessary, something that my parents or grandparents would use. In short, I regarded them as ...

Trekking poles, hiking poles, walking sticks. Whatever you call them, these thin metal shafts can make a world of difference while you’re hiking or walking. And no, using the best trekking poles isn’t ...

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In 2002, on day eight of my first-ever thru hike of the Appalachian Trail, I descended to the Nantahala Outdoor Center at mile 138 with a deflated spirit, a crushingly heavy pack, shin splints, and ...