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John Muir Trail

Article · 25 Jun 2026

The John Muir Trail: a complete planning guide

The John Muir Trail (JMT) is one of the world's great long-distance treks and North America's best-known mid-distance wilderness hiking route. Running for 216 miles through the...

The PCT is a breathtaking American National Scenic Trail

Article · 6 Feb 2025

An introduction to hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)

The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is one of the most iconic long-distance hiking trails in the world, stretching 2,650 miles from the Mexican border in California to the Canadian...

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Article · 4 Feb 2025

PCT experience: what it’s like to hike the Pacific Crest Trail

We sat down with David Jordan to chat about his experience hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, one of the most iconic long-distance hikes in the world. David shared his insights on...

A pilgrim on the Camino del Norte (Spain)

Article · 1 Oct 2022

What pilgrim trail should I do? The best pilgrimages and caminos in the world

Pilgrimages are more popular than ever, with thousands of people walking the Camino every year. The Camino Frances is a wonderful route but it's far from the only camino! Here are...

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Feature · 1 Mar 2020

Thru-hiking the Continental Divide Trail: The frozen finish and final thoughts

Owen Eigenbrot has reached the end of the long walk from Canada to Mexico on the Continental Divide Trail and reflects on the final miles that took him there. The Mexican border...

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Feature · 20 Oct 2019

Thru-hiking the Continental Divide Trail: 1500 miles completed, many more to go

Owen Eigenbrot has reached around the halfway stage of his thru-hike from Canada to Mexico on the Continental Divide Trail. With each new trail segment, he realises that the...

The author imagines he is in Montana on a training hike along the Bay Area Ridge Trail in California.

Feature · 4 Aug 2019

Thru-hiking the Continental Divide Trail: Prep and planning

Owen Eigenbrot is preparing to thru-hike from Canada to Mexico across the US on the yet-to-be-finished Continental Divide Trail. Planning for a 3100-mile trek is a daunting task,...