Hi Friends!

Mother's Day is about a month away (May 12th). If you have an adventurous mom in your life, this is a great opportunity to make her feel special! Get a jump on the celebration by checking out our Mother's Day Gifts for Outdoorsy Moms 2024 post. It'll make shopping for a meaningful Mother's Day gift a breeze.

It's also the time of year when thru-hikers hit the trails. If that's you, you're likely already elbows-deep in preparation (if not reading this on your phone from the comfort of your tent), but our 21 Tips for First-Time Thru-Hikers is still well worth a read. It has trail-tested tips from our team of experts to get you started on what could be one of the toughest but most enriching adventures of your life.

Thanks for following, and Happy Trails!

- CleverHiker Team

These are great all-around trail runners with outstanding traction for most trails, whether you’re on a paved riverwalk, packed singletrack, or deep in the backcountry.

The Catamount is a true trail shoe built for steep ascents and descents. It runs just a bit longer in the toes and has a slightly larger toe box – a design that prevents your tootsies from jamming while you’re running downhill and helps you maintain your footing on complex terrain going uphill. With traction most concentrated in the front of the shoe, you’ll feel confident and stable on soft and moderate trails.