James Temple backpacking the Skyline-to-the-Sea trail and pretending to cut through a massive log with his pocket knife.

Overheard: “My backpack is my Kryptonite”

Backpacking, especially at altitude with major elevation changes, can be a love-hate relationship. The amazing wonders of going where not many others go while getting…

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Banner Peak reflected in Thousand Island Lake along the John Muir Trail (Eric Ragland/Used with Permission)

Overheard: “I would f*cking shiv you for a beer right now”

On day 5 of a backpacking trip on the John Muir Trail, we were sitting at the edge of Thousand Island Lake enjoying an amazing…

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Camp cooking

Overheard: “Backpacking is just a series of chores”

Backpacking is just a series of chores. – Markkus Rovito On day 6 of a backpacking trip on the John Muir Trail, Markkus Rovito made…

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Overheard on the Trail: Submissions

Overheard on the Trail: Submissions

Have you heard, or overheard, something amusing on the trail recently? Tell us! Best ones will be featured on hikerly.

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