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Nature as Healer: Finding Comfort in the Chaos of the Wild
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...
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Granite Gear Team
Apr 11, 20183 min read
Traveling Through Time on the Pacific Crest Trail
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...
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Granite Gear Team
Feb 14, 20183 min read
Over 10,000 Pounds of Trash Removed from Public Lands and Waterways
Press Release: Granite Gear’s Grounds Keepers program has come to an end in its inaugural year, resulting in 17 hikers removing a total...
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Granite Gear Team
Feb 14, 20182 min read
Cleaning Up the Mississippi River in MN
Written by Paul "Spice" Twedt of Adventure Stewardship Alliance Rain falls, rivers rise, paddlers float swiftly by. Eagles soar above,...
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Granite Gear Team
Feb 14, 20183 min read
Cleaning Up Currahee Mountain
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...
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Granite Gear Team
Feb 14, 20183 min read
Working Towards a Trash-Free Colorado Trail
Written by Grounds Keeper Leland Kolson After leaving the Appalachian trail in early July, I was lucky enough to have a little extra time...
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Granite Gear Team
Feb 14, 20182 min read
Trauma Wants Us To Hike In All Seasons
Written by Justin "Trauma" Lichter Outdoor adventures can be had in any season and any conditions, as long as you’re prepared and ready...
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Granite Gear Team
Feb 14, 20181 min read
52.8 Pounds Removed from PNT
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...
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Granite Gear Team
Feb 14, 20182 min read
A New Superpower on the Colorado Trail
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...
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Granite Gear Team
Feb 13, 20181 min read
Over 700 Miles on the Appalachian Trail
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...
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Granite Gear Team
Feb 13, 20181 min read
My First 40 Days on the AT
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...
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Granite Gear Team
Jan 6, 20183 min read
SHT Hiking with Paul "Spice" Twedt
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...
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Granite Gear Team
Jan 6, 20182 min read
[Packing It Out] Thoughts: Environmental Investing
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...
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Granite Gear Team
Jan 6, 20183 min read
Lifting the Veil [on the PCT]
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...
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Granite Gear Team
Jan 6, 20181 min read
A Morning Routine on the Appalachian Trail
By Kris Rolla, @WandersToWonder It is such an incredible feeling to be woken up by the sun and not some sinister sounding alarm clock....
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Granite Gear Team
Jan 6, 20181 min read
And So It Begins ...
Written by: Grounds Keeper Kristina Rolla (@wanderstowonder) The anxiety was overwhelming. I have been dreading this day for as long as I...
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Granite Gear Team
Jan 6, 20182 min read
AZT: Southern Surprises + 30 lbs
Written by: Grounds Keeper Ali Edwards Undulating hills covered in golden grasses and mesquite trees. Vast expanses of low desert dotted...
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Granite Gear Team
Jan 6, 20181 min read
Appalachain Trail: 16.7 lbs of Trash, So Far
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....
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Granite Gear Team
Jan 6, 20181 min read
Florida Trail: 29.6 Pounds of Trash Packed Out
Gretchen "Dirty Bowl" Matt completed the Florida National Scenic Trail! After traversing through swampy waters and avoiding gators, she...
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Granite Gear Team
Jan 6, 20184 min read
Prep for a Thru-Hike with Dirty Bowl
Written by Grounds Keeper Gretchen "Dirty Bowl" Matt Our first Grounds Keeper has hit the trail! Here's a sneak peak into how Gretchen...
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