Legacy Backpacking

11/12/2025

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What time of season did you hike the Brooks Range? “We started in early June and ended by early august. There was a big storm that dropped a bunch of snow right before we were flown out, and by the time we finished the persistent rain and wind had set in.”

11/05/2025

https://www.legacybackpacking.com/blog-1/biking-the-great-divide-mountain-bike-route

Earlier in the summer of 2025, Triple Crowner Philip “Raider” Pauley completed the GDMBR. Raider is known among hikers as having one of the biggest hearts on the trail. He is admired not only for his endurance and determination but also for consistently going above and beyond to support those he...

11/05/2025

https://www.legacybackpacking.com/blog-1/hiking-the-tour-de-mount-blanc

In September of 2023, Sandro “Spinewalker” Gervasoni hiked the 103 miles of the TMB in nine days, and left with the thought that it was one of the most scenic hikes he’s ever trekked. Spinewalker is an accomplished thru-hiker having completed the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Colorad...

11/05/2025

https://www.legacybackpacking.com/blog-1/a-path-of-fearless-exploration-and-wild-creativity-ali-bortones-story

What is your hiking experience? I fell in love with hiking in high school. I’d take my family dog and we’d head out to trail solo. It probably wasn’t the smartest idea, considering there were mountain lions and bears out there, yet it became such a meditative experience for me. I loved the fee...

10/22/2025

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What is your sailing experience? I grew up in and around the water. My parents mostly had center console fishing boats, so I spent a lot of time offshore fishing. But I also had friends with sailboats and would occasionally go sailing on the bay. I always dreamt of one day traveling to far-off, ex

10/21/2025

https://www.legacybackpacking.com/blog-1/spring-updates

We’re kicking off the hiking season with some incredible news and exciting updates from the trail. A New FKT on the Florida Trail!

10/21/2025

https://www.legacybackpacking.com/blog-1/theres-a-new-fkt-on-the-arizona-trail

On April 29, 2025, Sadie “Sketchy” Curry claimed the self-supported Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the 800-mile Arizona Trail in 17 days, 12 hours, and 27 minutes .

06/09/2025