From The Trail – Page 23 – Cnoc Outdoors

Nov 02, 2018

Hydration Horror Stories Contest "Honorable" Mentions

While these disgusting drinks didn't make it into the top three of our Hydration Horror Stories contest, they're still truly terrible tales of water woe. Dig Deep See the circled hole in the image above. Linville Gorge trip – October...

Oct 31, 2018

Hydration Horror Story Contest Winner

Happy Halloween 2018! We asked you to send us stories about the worst of the worst water you have ever had to filter and drink for our Hydration Horror Stories contest. You sent us some terrifying tales of contamination and...

Sep 29, 2018

So You Want to Hike the ODT?

Finished your Triple Crown and not sure where to get your next thru-hike fix? While not as well-loved as the PCT, the Oregon Desert Trail shows off the intense scenic beauty of the high desert in southwest Oregon and deserves...

Sep 24, 2018

Trail Triumph: Ashley Samuel and the Appalachian Trail

Ashley Samuel hiked the AT, summiting Katahdin on September 14. We followed her adventure on Instagram (appropriately her name is rainyhikes) and caught up with her by email.

Aug 15, 2018

Skip's 50 Year Commemorative Hike

We're working on an improved and stronger version of our carbon fiber Vertex Poles that will use a middle aluminum shaft (compared to 5 carbon shafts). We asked Skip to take them on a hike and test the feel of...