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The Real Shit on Trowels of the Trail
The decision to embark on this trek seemed like the toughest choice I would make. As exciting as trail life seems, six months in the woods is never easy. Battling...
Climbing Has Prepared Me for a Thru-Hike
Everyone has experienced the anticipation of big deadlines and upcoming events creeping their way closer to them as time continues to move at what seems like an accelerated rate. The...
Hiking the New England 67 4,000-Footers
After completing the New Hampshire 48 4,000-footers, local hikers may find themselves wondering what to do next. Many continue on to pursue variations of the 48 (Winter 48, Four-Season 48,...
Four of Hong Kong’s Most Dazzling Thru-Hikes
Hong Kong is a metropolis overflowing with great food, breathtaking vistas, and incredibly rich and diverse hiking. While Hong Kong doesn’t technically have any “thru-hikes,” there are four notable
To The Treeline: The Crawford Family’s Documentary
If you've been living under a rock somewhere, maybe you missed hearing about the Crawfords, the family of eight that successfully thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2018. Or maybe you...
What I Wish I’d Done for My Health Before My First Long Hike
Imagine this: You’ve just hiked 2,660 miles and you’re in the best shape of your life. You luck out and get an entry into a well-known race you’ve been eyeing...
In My Defense: Why I Am Hiking the AT
When I tell people I’m going to hike the AT, I get a fairly predictable set of responses and questions. When I tell them I’m hiking solo, the response list...
(Back) Breaking into the Hammock World
I have camped out ever since I was a kid in the Cub Scouts some 40 years ago. And each and every time, I slept in a tent. If you...
AT or PCT: Which Should I Hike First?
Hey, readers! My name is Lizzy and I will be thru-hiking the PCT alongside my wonderful girlfriend Katie (who will be vlogging our journey on The Trek's YouTube page as...
Warren Doyle’s 13 Statements of Wisdom for Hiking the Appalachian Trail
The following is a guest post courtesy of Warren Doyle. In case you somehow haven't heard of him, Warren Doyle has hiked the entirety of the Appalachian Trail more times...