Barefoot JakeTA Hike in Olympic National Park
Trail Ambassadors in Olympic National Park On a murky September day, eight Gossamer Gear enthusiasts met at a pig farm in western Washington to...
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aldhaCarl Rush to Speak at ALDHA
Carl Rush Gossamer Gear Trail Ambassador Carl Rush will be giving a talk titled "Ultralight But Comfortable" at this year's ALDHA (Appalachian Long Distance...
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Brian FryerMy Mariposa Pack's First Trip
I recently switched to using the Mariposa Lightweight Pack – a lightweight pack that still has lots of volume for people like me who...
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Brian FryerThe Appeal of Mountain Bothies
A Mountain Bothy Recently fellow Trail Ambassador David Hine joined me in the Cairngorm National Park for a few days hiking. The park itself...
Read moreIdeas for No Cook Backpacking Meals
I tried backpacking with no-cook foods rather than the usual cooked fare on a two week trip this summer. It's not clear I saved...
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