Norman’s 13 | The North Face
2026-09-20
An improbable route meets unflinching dedication as Olivia Amber attempts the women’s FKT on Norman’s 13—a remote backcountry trail linking all 13 peaks over 14,000
Topic: Backpacking, Hiking & Trail Running
Andrew Skurka on Going Beyond AllTrails
2026-08-30
Want to go beyond AllTrails and unlock true backcountry freedom? In this video, legendary backpacker, mountain guide, and guidebook author Andrew Skurka breaks down the
A Life Outside: American Mountain Guides
2026-08-11
A gripping look at mountain guiding and its deep roots in the legacy of Paul Petzoldt — founder of the National Outdoor Leadership School and
Ticks Are Out of Control – What You Need to Know
2026-06-28
If you’ve seen the news you know this tick season is the worst in a decade. As hikers and backpackers we are particularly vulnerable to
Andrew Skurka on How to Poop in the Woods
2026-05-18
In the backcountry, no one wants a dirty butt that chafes, itches, or smells. So today, the legendary Andrew Skurka will demonstrate how to poop
Andrew Skurka on Dangerous Environments & Backpacking Safety
2026-05-11
Hiking in dangerous backpacking conditions such as lightning, wind, rain, white water crossings, cold and freezing temps, and even avalanches, are all extremely important survival
Norovirus on the Trail: It’s Not Just About Water
2026-03-11
In an earlier video on bad trail advice, I mentioned norovirus and water treatment in passing, but the message that landed wasn’t quite the one
The Life We Have | Mortality, Movement & the Richness of Being Alive
2026-02-24
What would you do if death felt just steps away? For Rob Shaver — having lived through multiple stage 4 cancer recurrences in the past
14-Year-Old Solo Hikes 2,650 Miles Across the USA (Pacific Crest Trail)
2026-02-24
This documentary follows my two year long solo hike across the country on the Pacific Crest Trail. This film is a real, raw, story of
Oldest woman to hike the entire Appalachian Trail reflects on her journey
2025-12-07
Each year, only about one out of every four hikers who set out to complete the Appalachian Trail reaches that goal. A thru-hike means traversing
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