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It’s Fine- Everything You Ever Need to Know About the GDT

It’s Fine- Everything You Ever Need to Know About the GDT

I'm going to come right out and say it: I'm a bad blogger. I got on trail and just didn't feel like typing when I was in town. I wish...

Oct 25, 2019 : PseudoSloth
The Long Trail Survey: Favorite Towns, Restaurants, Shelters, Gear, and More

The Long Trail Survey: Favorite Towns, Restaurants, Shelters, Gear, and More

A few weeks ago, The Trek’s founder, Zach Davis, completed the Long Trail, which runs 272 miles through Vermont from the Massachusetts border to the Canadian border. Zach also conducted...

Oct 25, 2019 : Mariposa
Post-Trail Depression: It’s Not What You Think

Post-Trail Depression: It’s Not What You Think

Over the past month, I have had the immense pleasure and privilege of interviewing thru-hikers (and one LASHer) about their experiences transitioning from trail back to "normal life." I spoke...

Oct 25, 2019 : Anne K. Baker
I’m Choosing Myself, or Why I’m Thru-Hiking the Colorado Trail

I’m Choosing Myself, or Why I’m Thru-Hiking the Colorado Trail

What gives? Why a service industry professional is finally making herself a priority.

Oct 25, 2019 : Taryn Wem
Northern Washington: The End of the End

Northern Washington: The End of the End

My friends, the moment has finally come. The final journal entry in my Pacific Crest Trail saga. I'll have at least one more post after this one to wrap up...

Oct 24, 2019 : Mitch Baertlein
Training for the Trail: PT for the AT

Training for the Trail: PT for the AT

The Physical Therapist as the Patient Using my skills as a PT, I am preparing to thru-hike the AT in 2020.  I have  the benefit of being both the therapist...

Oct 24, 2019 : Gwen
Incredible 2019 Thru-Hiker Transformations Part I

Incredible 2019 Thru-Hiker Transformations Part I

Thru-hiking takes a toll on a person. Mind, body, and spirit. While the transformations of mind and spirit might be the real change after several months in the outdoors, it's...

Oct 24, 2019 : Rachel S
Seattle Trekking

Seattle Trekking

What a day exploring the city! We "hiked" 10.9 miles, climbed 57 floors, and took around 26,043 steps. It was a sunny day in Seattle, and although I'm not a...

Oct 23, 2019 : Alicia Pacalo
My Four Loves – UPS, USPS, FedEx, and Prime

My Four Loves – UPS, USPS, FedEx, and Prime

I am a sucker for the ring of the doorbell, announcing the arrival of yet another precious package. Now I know how folks felt in the olden days, when storks...

Oct 23, 2019 : Mags on the Trail
Lizzy’s Final PCT Vlog: Stevens Pass to Canada!

Lizzy’s Final PCT Vlog: Stevens Pass to Canada!

I made it to Canada! Follow our journey on Instagram @katieeeb3 and @elizabethann128. You can keep up with my playlist on YouTube. Want to get in on the fun? You can...

Oct 22, 2019 : Trek Vloggers