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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...
Ultra-Average in an Ultralight World
Being Ultralight isn't for everyone.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...