The Hiker Box

Could things be changing on Vermont’s Long Trail?

Could things be changing on Vermont’s Long Trail?

The Long Trail has resisted a National Scenic Trail designation. Could that be changing?

Could things be changing on Vermont’s Long Trail?

The Long Trail has resisted a National Scenic Trail designation. Could that be changing?

"Nature noir" is having a moment. Here's why. 

"Nature noir" is having a moment. Here's why. 

Most outdoor-centered stories lean into the idea that wilderness exists to shape us, give perspective, or offer a kind of spiritual reset. Nature noir takes a darker tack. Here, the outdoors...

"Nature noir" is having a moment. Here's why. 

Most outdoor-centered stories lean into the idea that wilderness exists to shape us, give perspective, or offer a kind of spiritual reset. Nature noir takes a darker tack. Here, the outdoors...

The Virtue in “Danglers”

The Virtue in “Danglers”

Several years ago, I sat on a ferry as it crossed the waters of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to South Manitou Island. As we all do, I silently...

1 comment

The Virtue in “Danglers”

Several years ago, I sat on a ferry as it crossed the waters of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to South Manitou Island. As we all do, I silently...

1 comment
For Ultralighters, Cold-Soaking Isn't All Its Chocked Up To Be

For Ultralighters, Cold-Soaking Isn't All Its C...

For ultralight hikers, cold-soaking food is a good way to save weight and time. But there are a lot more reasons to carry a stove than sustenance. 

For Ultralighters, Cold-Soaking Isn't All Its C...

For ultralight hikers, cold-soaking food is a good way to save weight and time. But there are a lot more reasons to carry a stove than sustenance. 

Hand Warmers Are a Backpack Essential

Hand Warmers Are a Backpack Essential

A pair of handwarmers costs around $2 and weighs under 2 ounces. Exposed to air, they warm up fast and radiate heat for hours.

Hand Warmers Are a Backpack Essential

A pair of handwarmers costs around $2 and weighs under 2 ounces. Exposed to air, they warm up fast and radiate heat for hours.

News: Grand Staircase-Escalante is Under Attack—Again

News: Grand Staircase-Escalante is Under Attack...

Late last month, Utah’s federal delegates (Senators Lee and Curtis, and Representatives Owens, Moore, Maloy, and Kennedy) announced their plan to introduce a bill under the Congressional Review Act to...

News: Grand Staircase-Escalante is Under Attack...

Late last month, Utah’s federal delegates (Senators Lee and Curtis, and Representatives Owens, Moore, Maloy, and Kennedy) announced their plan to introduce a bill under the Congressional Review Act to...

View all