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Federal Judge Blocks Grizzly Hunt in Yellowstone
A federal district judge ruled to return grizzly bears in Yellowstone National Park to the endangered species list, a year and a half after their removal resulted in plans to...
Post-Trail Life…. Hospital Edition
The physical toll of thru-hiking resulted in me being admitted to the hospital and getting a blood transfusion.
The Best Backpacking Trails in Pennsylvania
With roughly half the state covered in forest, it's no surprise that Pennsylvania is home to some of the premier backpacking in the Mid-Atlantic. Home to sections of three National...
More Sun than Rain: Mind-Set in Northern Washington
Washington is notorious for throwing the kitchen sink of weather at thru-hikers. Despite being blessed with ideal hiking conditions for the first four months of my journey, I knew my...
Training in the Swamps of Florida
Being a backpacker in Florida is difficult. Here's a brief outline as to why, and how to make the most of a flat situation.
Maine: I’ve Reached the Promised Land
Maine. The way a thru-hike should be. The reward for hiking almost 2,000 miles prior to arrival. The promised land. There’s a good reason we got to Maine and proceeded...
Introducing Appalachian Trail FAQ with the ATC
The Trek is thrilled to introduce a new series through our YouTube channel, in partnership with Andrew Downs of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, called "Appalachian Trail FAQ." If you've got
Congrats to These 2018 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers!
PCT northbounders are ending their trek to Canada! In true PCT fashion, fire closures made things interesting this year and stopped some hikers at Hart's Pass. Regardless, a huge round...
This Week’s Top Instagram Posts from the #PacificCrestTrail
Welcome to our weekly roundup where we carefully select and showcase the most impressive, hilarious, and all-around epic photos taken by hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail. Use the hashtag
Keepin’ It Light… or Ultralight?
Backpacking gear is one of those things that can take me into the depths of the internet, and I'll admit that lately I have become a little obsessed. Fortunately, this...