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Appalachian Trail Speed Record Falls in just 54 days to Seattle native Heather Anderson. Source: kuow.org

Appalachian Trail Speed Record Falls to Seattle-Area Woman

Endurance trekking speed records have been falling on America’s iconic trails for the past year. It started last summer when Seattle native Joe McConaughy set[Read More…]

by September 29, 2015 0 comments Community
Scott Jurek Fined for excessive celebration on Maine’s Mount Katahdin after setting the record for the fastest supported thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.  Source: iRunFar.com

Scott Jurek Fined for Appalachian Trail Party Foul

In our overly litigious society where just about anything can and will be prosecuted, endurance running legend Scott Jurek, 41, accepted a plea deal and[Read More…]

by September 11, 2015 0 comments Community
The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail spans three National Parks, seven National Forests, and three mountain ranges on its way from the Continental Divide to the Pacific Ocean. Source: pnt.org

Nonstop Hike from Montana to the Pacific Ocean Coming Soon

Lace up your hiking boots and grab your backpack, the 1,200 mile Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail from Glacier National Park to the Washington Coast[Read More…]

by September 8, 2015 0 comments Trails
Scott Jurek at Maine’s Mount Katahdin after setting the record for the fastest supported thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.

New Speed Record on the Appalachian Trail

Endurance running legend Scott Jurek, 41, set a new supported thru-hike record of the 2,189.2 mile Appalachian Trail, running from Georgia to Maine. Jurek finished[Read More…]

by July 14, 2015 0 comments Community
9 Awesome Spots on the Appalachian Trail

9 Awesome Spots on the Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Trail traverses 2,184 miles from Georgia to Maine. Every year, a few thousand people attempt to walk the entire trail. For those of you who don’t have time to walk across fourteen states, here’s nine spots that are great to hit on a section hike.

by December 11, 2013 0 comments Trails
Road Trip – Manly Deeds, Womanly Words

Road Trip – Manly Deeds, Womanly Words

Fortunately for me, there are several state and national parks (not to mention the Appalachian trail) within an hour of my new residence – all I had to do was pick one. I settled on a place called Sugarloaf Mountain and it was just what I needed.

by December 4, 2013 0 comments Community