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Post-Trail Thoughts after Our Flip-Flop

Post-Trail Thoughts after Our Flip-Flop

It has been 2.5 weeks since my husband and I touched the Southern Terminus sign at Springer Mountain. It hardly feels real. We started our flip-flop thru-hike on a rainy...

Nov 29, 2018 : AJ
Ultra-Average in an Ultralight World

Ultra-Average in an Ultralight World

Being Ultralight isn't for everyone.

Nov 28, 2018 : The Hartleys
The Top Tents, Hammocks, and Tarps on the Appalachian Trail: 2018 Thru-Hiker Survey

The Top Tents, Hammocks, and Tarps on the Appalachian Trail: 2018 Thru-Hiker Survey

Each year, The Trek surveys long-distance hikers on the Appalachian Trail (AT) regarding the shelter systems they use, such as tents and hammocks. In this post we cover the types...

Nov 28, 2018 : Mariposa
How to Hike Nepal’s Incredible 150-Mile Annapurna Circuit

How to Hike Nepal’s Incredible 150-Mile Annapurna Circuit

Nepal's 150-mile Annapurna Circuit in the Himalayas brings the hiker up and over the tallest navigable mountain pass in the world, known as Thorong-La towering in at 17,769ft.

Nov 28, 2018 : Sara Leibold
When They Name the Wilderness: A Briefing on Toponyms

When They Name the Wilderness: A Briefing on Toponyms

When I was writing a guidebook to the 240-mile Trans Adirondack Route, Blue Line to Blue Line, I shamefully tried to produce a book that guided hikers along this route...

Nov 28, 2018 : Erik Schlimmer
Days Hiking with In-Laws, and Their Perspective

Days Hiking with In-Laws, and Their Perspective

I currently don't have a lot of time to write an update on my recent shenanigans, but I promise there's more to come soon. Luckily, my brother-in-law and sister-in-law wrote...

Nov 27, 2018 : Paul Monsen
A Different Approach to Preparing

A Different Approach to Preparing

It has been awhile since I clocked in. I have been doing some traveling with trips to Shenandoah for a weekend, Tucson to visit my father, and Connecticut to visit...

Nov 27, 2018 : Tilghman Moyer
Now Accepting SOBO 2019 The Trek Trail Correspondents Applications

Now Accepting SOBO 2019 The Trek Trail Correspondents Applications

UPDATE: We're going to be doing a separate mini-series for the 2019 SOBO thru-hikers.  If you're hiking the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, or Continental Divide Trail southbound this year

Nov 27, 2018 : Zach
The Best Cyber Monday / Week Deals for Backpackers

The Best Cyber Monday / Week Deals for Backpackers

It's Cyber Week. Simply put, this is probably the best time of the year to score gear at a steep discount.  We've poured through dozens of sites to find you...

Nov 26, 2018 : The Editors
How to Visit Every State Park in Your State

How to Visit Every State Park in Your State

When thinking of iconic spots, big mountain hikes, or awe-inspiring vistas, our country's national parks are often the first thing that comes to mind. While these parks provide recreation for...

Nov 25, 2018 : Colleen Goldhorn