The Jacks River Falls Trail
- by nocmanus
There are many amazing waterfalls to hike to in Northern Georgia, but none of them will take your breath away quite like Jacks..
Standing Indian Mountain Loop Appalachian Trail
- by nocmanus
Very close to the Georgia, North Carolina Border starts the Natahala National Forest and some amazing backpacking opportunities. Of course, the Appalachian Trail..
Jakes Creek Loop GSMNP
- by nocmanus
One of the great advantages of Tennessee is that you have the Great Smoky Mountain National Park as a part of your outdoor..
BEST BACKPACKING PODCAST’S OF 2020
- by nocmanus
Each year we listen to a ton of different Podcast’s to inspire us and to just laugh a little. We put together a..
BACKPACK BIG SOUTH FORK
- by nocmanus
Established in 1974, the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area encompasses roughly 125,000 acres in some of the most rugged terrain..
HOW TO BUY AN ALCOHOL STOVE
- by nocmanus
The alcohol stove is really a great option for lightweight backpackers and has many advantages over other cook systems, but may not be..
POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE
- by nocmanus
Point Reyes National Seashore was established to preserve and protect wilderness, natural ecosystems, and cultural resources along the diminishing undeveloped coastline of the..
EXPLORING THE BADLANDS
- by nocmanus
Exploring the Badlands National Park is like visiting another planet. It’s vast, remote, and wild. But what makes it really amazing is the..
HOW TO LIGHTEN THE LOAD
- by nocmanus
The biggest question we ask ourselves when packing gear for a backpacking trip is “how to lighten the load”? With the Ultra Lightweight..
WINTER LAYERING BASICS
- by nocmanus
The most important ingredient for Winter Hiking is to wear layers that will keep you both warm AND dry. That means from the..
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In 2003 I completed a Thru-Hike on the Appalachian Trail. Since then I have over 12,000 miles underfoot and 20 years of backpacking, and camping experience. Certifications include WFA, WFR, LNT Trainer, and belong to AORE. Have been guiding backpacking trips for over 10 years. The outdoors has taught me one thing. Trusting the Trail! really does provide everything a person needs.
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