Written by 2020 Grounds Keeper, Ari "Maine" Leach There are many who would say that being “outdoorsy” isn’t for them. Perhaps the idea of...

Written by Liz Bergeron, PCTA Executive Director and CEO As we turn the corner into 2018, we’ve arrived at an important milestone for the...

Press Release: Granite Gear’s Grounds Keepers program has come to an end in its inaugural year, resulting in 17 hikers removing a total...

Written by Paul "Spice" Twedt of Adventure Stewardship Alliance Rain falls, rivers rise, paddlers float swiftly by. Eagles soar above,...

By Samuel Taylor (Brother of Go Getter Abigail Taylor) A little about Sam... I developed an interest in the outdoors at a young age. My...

Written by Grounds Keeper Leland Kolson After leaving the Appalachian trail in early July, I was lucky enough to have a little extra time...

Written by Justin "Trauma" Lichter Outdoor adventures can be had in any season and any conditions, as long as you’re prepared and ready...

Written by Grounds Keeper Sam Kaelin On August 13, 2017 I completed the 1,217 mile Pacific Northwest Trail. While on trail, I found all...

Greetings from Colorado Trail mile 175, give or take. The wind is whipping here in Twin Lakes and I can't help but think about all of the...

Written by: Grounds Keeper Kris Rolla on the Appalachian Trail Holy guacamole! I have been on the trail for 74 days! I have hiked over...

Written by 2017 Grounds Keeper Kris Rolla The journey so far has been amazing. I feel so strong and healthy. I have been on the trail for...

Written by Granite Gear's VP, Rob Coughlin I had the honor of hiking with Paul ‘Spice’ Twedt last weekend. For those who aren’t familiar...

Written by Granite Gear athlete and Packing It Out member Seth Orme, with Paul Twedt Enjoying a hot cup of coffee with a clear view of...

Written by Grounds Keeper Laura "Sunshine" Green Saying that thru hiking is a way to take a long and elegant wander through the woods is...

By Kris Rolla, @WandersToWonder It is such an incredible feeling to be woken up by the sun and not some sinister sounding alarm clock....

Written by: Grounds Keeper Kristina Rolla (@wanderstowonder) The anxiety was overwhelming. I have been dreading this day for as long as I...

Written by: Grounds Keeper Ali Edwards Undulating hills covered in golden grasses and mesquite trees. Vast expanses of low desert dotted...

Leland "Woodsy" Kolson began his Appalachian Trail thru hike on March 1st. Here's his quick update from the trail after 6 days of hiking....

Gretchen "Dirty Bowl" Matt completed the Florida National Scenic Trail! After traversing through swampy waters and avoiding gators, she...

Written by Grounds Keeper Gretchen "Dirty Bowl" Matt Our first Grounds Keeper has hit the trail! Here's a sneak peak into how Gretchen...