Fastpacking and Thru-hiking Resources

During the summer of 2020 while the world was going through a global pandemic and social unrest, I took on the famous 211-mile (340 kilometer) John Muir Trai…

Wildfire is one of the great forces of nature. Don’t start one. And don’t underestimate wildfire’s potential danger. You’re on your own out there. Be prepared.

Welcome to our pages about thru-hiking and long-distance hiking. For thousands around the world, the Pacific Crest Trail is a highlight of a life well-lived. We

Runners and particularly ultra-runners have this wonderful ability to cover distance under their own power with very little needs or requirements. Some water, s

A guide to moving fast and light over multiple days running.

Hiking has gone Hollywood with the film adaptation of Cheryl Strayed’s backpacking memoir Wild – and the Pacific Crest Trail is its real star. If the film inspi

In April of 2017, well-known outdoor footwear creator Randy Merrell and members of his family were hiking in Grand Canyon National Park when his wife and her te

The John Muir Trail (JMT) is a classic trail that covers 211 miles of scenic beauty in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California. The trail starts at Happy

A downloadable template and checklist that is widely applicable (all locations, genders, experience levels, etc) and that has been vetted by 400+ clients.

Halfmile’s extensive notes about Pacific Crest Trail in  handy .PDF file format. Trail Notes can be printed in compact “booklet” format using Acrobat Reader (4

The John Muir Trail (JMT), a 211-mile trail that undulates across high passes in the Sierra Nevada. Here we outline how to resupply for a thru-hike.