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    Nature as Healer: Finding Comfort in the Chaos of the Wild
    Granite Gear Team
    • Feb 5, 2020
    • 3 min

    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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    Traveling Through Time on the Pacific Crest Trail
    Granite Gear Team
    • Apr 11, 2018
    • 3 min

    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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    Over 10,000 Pounds of Trash Removed from Public Lands and Waterways
    Granite Gear Team
    • Feb 14, 2018
    • 3 min

    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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    Cleaning Up the Mississippi River in MN
    Granite Gear Team
    • Feb 14, 2018
    • 2 min

    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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    Cleaning Up Currahee Mountain
    Granite Gear Team
    • Feb 14, 2018
    • 3 min

    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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    Working Towards a Trash-Free Colorado Trail
    Granite Gear Team
    • Feb 14, 2018
    • 3 min

    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...
    37 views2 comments
    Trauma Wants Us To Hike In All Seasons
    Granite Gear Team
    • Feb 14, 2018
    • 2 min

    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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    52.8 Pounds Removed from PNT
    Granite Gear Team
    • Feb 14, 2018
    • 1 min

    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...
    16 views0 comments
    A New Superpower on the Colorado Trail
    Granite Gear Team
    • Feb 14, 2018
    • 2 min

    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...
    13 views1 comment
    Over 700 Miles on the Appalachian Trail
    Granite Gear Team
    • Feb 13, 2018
    • 1 min

    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...
    23 views0 comments
    My First 40 Days on the AT
    Granite Gear Team
    • Feb 13, 2018
    • 1 min

    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...
    17 views0 comments
    SHT Hiking with Paul "Spice" Twedt
    Granite Gear Team
    • Jan 6, 2018
    • 3 min

    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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    [Packing It Out] Thoughts: Environmental Investing
    Granite Gear Team
    • Jan 6, 2018
    • 2 min

    [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...
    11 views0 comments
    Lifting the Veil [on the PCT]
    Granite Gear Team
    • Jan 6, 2018
    • 3 min

    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...
    16 views0 comments
    A Morning Routine on the Appalachian Trail
    Granite Gear Team
    • Jan 6, 2018
    • 1 min

    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....
    27 views0 comments
    And So It Begins ...
    Granite Gear Team
    • Jan 6, 2018
    • 1 min

    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...
    16 views0 comments
    AZT: Southern Surprises + 30 lbs
    Granite Gear Team
    • Jan 6, 2018
    • 2 min

    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...
    9 views0 comments
    Appalachain Trail: 16.7 lbs of Trash, So Far
    Granite Gear Team
    • Jan 6, 2018
    • 1 min

    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....
    13 views0 comments
    Florida Trail: 29.6 Pounds of Trash Packed Out
    Granite Gear Team
    • Jan 6, 2018
    • 1 min

    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...
    20 views0 comments
    Prep for a Thru-Hike with Dirty Bowl
    Granite Gear Team
    • Jan 6, 2018
    • 4 min

    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...
    78 views6 comments
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