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Little Skittle’s Pacific Crest Trail 2019 Vlog #32: Days 116-124, Miles 2,147.6-2,347.5
Days 116-124 on the PCT. I'm back home in Washington and celebrate my birthday on trail. Stay in touch on Instagram @ms_rebecca_ann Check out my gear list here. You can keep up with my
Remember When: An AT SOBO Journey
Over 1,300 Miles in and a Lot Has Happened Now that Gray and I are over 1,300 miles in on our AT southbound thru-hike, it occurred to me that I...
Lost Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Located and Rescued in Oregon
PCT thru-hiker Robert Campbell was found by a search team on Friday, October 18, after becoming lost in a snowstorm. He had taken shelter in a pit toilet at an...
Trail Correspondents Episode #20 | Revelations
An extended period in the great outdoors is medicine for the soul. Breaking free from our routines in a natural setting is a recipe for happiness, clarity, and a fresh...
Appalachian Trail State Profile: Massachusetts
Hold on to your hats, folks, because you’re about to embark on a wild ride known as the Massachusetts Appalachian Trail. After hundreds of rolling mid-Atlantic miles, the longer views...
Take the AT 2019 Thru-Hiker Survey
Have you attempted an Appalachian Trail thru-hike in 2019? If so, we want to hear from you! Each year, The Trek gathers information from the current class of Appalachian Trail...
Stories of the Appalachian Trail: A Recommended Book List
Thru-hikers and section hikers always have a story about what brought them to the trail. The Appalachian Trail in particular is swarming with folklore, so nearly everyone remembers the first...
Quitting the Sierra High Route – Day 5
By the time I woke up today, my mind was made up. I was quitting the Sierra High Route. I know you aren't supposed to quit on a bad day,...
Controversial: Bulk Up or Slim Down?
Introducing the new “Controversial:” series. Occasionally, I’ll be exploring different questions that have plagued thru-hikers for quite some time. The goal is to look at objective evidence and let
Hiking Arkansas; A Shakedown on the Buffalo River Trail
Which state has the most pirates? Arrrrrrrkansas. Located north of the Ozark National Forest in Arkansas is the Buffalo River. Along a 40 mile section of the river lies the...