I returned to the Appalachian Trail this summer for the first time since stepping off in November 2014, after completing my final research hike. The summer of 2014—well, actually, the late spring, summer, and early fall of 2014—was packed with hikes along the Appalachian Trail in...
Read MoreYou often hear the phrase, “The Best of Both Worlds.” That’s often used to describe something that combines two things you love. Hot chocolate AND marshmallows, cheese AND crackers … you get the picture. I had a weekend a few years ago when I was...
Read MoreAt Trekalong, we work hard to keep you in the know about big news in the outdoor industry. So we're excited to announce that the biggest news this week is about us! Keen Communications is doubling the amount of books we publish with the acquisition of another outdoor publishing company...
Read MoreBackpacking is becoming more mainstream, but that doesn't necessarily mean that everyone is doing it comfortably. How many times have you thrown your pack down in frustration over its weight, realized you had packed way too many things, or even cut a trip short because...
Read MoreEarlier this month, Wilderness Press and Menasha Ridge Press went to Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City. We always enjoy walking around and seeing all the newest gear for the upcoming season. But one of our favorite parts of the show is getting...
Read MoreIt’s prime vacation season, and with that comes the joys and challenges of deciding how exactly to spend all that leisure time. Some people want their vacations to be all about infinity pools, umbrella-topped drinks, and large costumed characters. Others prefer to scale a mountain or...
Read MoreEveryone zigs when they’re supposed to zag once in a while. It’s what you learn from it that truly defines the experience. If you’re going to live on the edge, you’ve got to know and respect your limitations. And you have to pay absolute attention...
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This past weekend, Trekalong attended the AT Trail Fest in Dahlonega, Georgia, where I got to spend time with one of our Menasha Ridge authors, Nimblewill Nomad. Nimblewill is a hiking legend—he has thru-hiked the Triple Crown and all of the National Scenic Trails, and...
Read MoreMountains and snowshoes and new gear, oh my! Trekalong is heading to Outdoor Retailer Winter Market this week. Just like our Outdoor Retailer Summer Market trip, we will be exhibiting all of the newest books by Wilderness Press and Menasha Ridge Press. But this time around, we have...
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