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We received helpful feedback on the great mountain trails of the world blog post, including the suggestion to add a new trail: the Lebanon Mountain Trail.  Below is a location map of the long-distance mountain trails we’ve identified so far. … Continue reading →

We would like to recognize the great work of the American Hiking Society and all their partner organizations during this week’s “Hike the Hill” event in Washington, DC.  In addition to spending the week advocating for critical federal funds to … Continue reading →

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  $250 a year.  That’s the average annual income in many Himalayan villages in Nepal.  Hunger and malnutrition are continual companions.  Health care is non-existent.  Thus, infant and childhood mortality is high; those that survive are often stunted by years … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Woodlands Homesteading Festival There is a combination of things working together to lift you off the ground at Spruce Knob. Firstly, and this might only be stark to fellow city folk, every way you look is land. … Continue reading →

Recently a number of us at TMI have been talking about the great iconic long-distance trails of the mountain world.  The obvious ones include the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, the Great Inca Road (or Gran Ruta Inca), and … Continue reading →

In a series of short films made last year, 25 year-old filmmaker Daniel Byers represented mountain people and environments in the Andes, Himalayas and Appalachians with depth and style. While two of the films take a big picture look at … Continue reading →