by Collin Stuart Chambers
Blame It On Bobby! Our imaginary hiking buddy we cursed to survive 4-days in the Smokies My friend and I just got back from four days and 45 miles in the Great Smoky Mountains, chasing another chunk of our “900 Miler Map.” For the uninitiated, that’s a delightfully...
by Collin Stuart Chambers
A LOVE LETTER TO TREKKING POLES Your third and fourth legs (and how they can save your life!) If you’ve ever watched someone glide confidently down a rocky descent while you white-knuckled your way through it like a baby giraffe on an ice rink, there’s a...
by Collin Stuart Chambers
BABY, IT’S HOT OUT THERE! HOW TO STAY COOL (AND ALIVE) WHILE WALKING IN THE SUMMER HEAT It’s July. Much of the country is melting. And somewhere out there, someone is lacing up their boots and heading for a trail in 98-degree heat because “it’ll be fine.” I have...
by Collin Stuart Chambers
I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be speaking at Appalachian Trail Days in Damascus, Virginia this Saturday! My talk, “Techniques and Tips for Pain-Free Hiking,” is happening Saturday, May 16th from 4:45-5:45pm in the Old Mill Conference Room....
by Collin Stuart Chambers
Nobody talks about this, but most falls on trail are completely preventable… and the fix has nothing to do with your boots or age or muscle mass. Balance is not a physical gift. It’s a practice. During my first long-season as a Ridgerunner on the...
