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 scaling a 5.12 rock...

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 Pacific Crest Trail...

Press Release: Granite Gear’s Grounds Keepers program has come to an end in its inaugural year, resulting in 17 hikers removing a total of 1,117.8 pounds of ...

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

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 father and grandfathe...

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

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

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 sorts of cool things ...

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 garbage swirling ar...

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 700 miles and packed o...

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 40 days, hiked abou...

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 with Paul, he’s one ...

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 Mt. Mitchell thoughts ...

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 easy. If you’re a ro...

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

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

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

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. I started my hike j...

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

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