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Meet the Trail Correspondents: Season 3
Thru-hiking season is officially upon us. And for listeners of The Trek's podcasts, you know what that means. We're continuing onto season 3 of Trail Correspondents with an all-star team...
Skipping Vacation: A Trip Heavy With Purpose
I'm a young man abandoning my previous plan for life, to spend time walking in the woods... which is something I've never even enjoyed that much. Let me explain why!
PCT 2020 NOBO – Less Than 30 Days To Go
Back in 2018 I hiked (most) of the Chinook Trail, a 300-mile trail that follows the Columbia River along the Washington and Oregon border. It was 2 1/2 week journey...
Train Insane or Fail the Trail: Appalachian Trail Preparation
A basic guide from an Australian Physiotherapist on how to physically prepare for the ruling 2,200 miles trek along the Appalachian Trail.
My American Appalachian Adventure
A brief introduction into an Australian based 2020 SOBO AT Thru-hiker.
Hiking for More Than Just Ourselves
Fragile "I'm not hopeful." Those were the words that rang through my head as I stood in the emergency room with some of my dearest friends from college. I was...
Days 6 and 7 – Blood Mountain to Neel Gap and Blood Mountain Cabins
Day six began a little earlier again as I was excited to get to civilization. I get most of my gear packed before starting breakfast and coffee. Half portion of...
Everything’s Intimidating Until It’s Done
If you are about to start hiking the AT and are beginning to second-guess your outdoor abilities, or generally feel like you are crazy for quitting your job to pursue...
My Eureka – The Appalachian Trail
Have you ever had a Eureka moment when the stars align, fate stares you down, destiny tells you everything’s going to be OK, and you suddenly realize what you want...
“Into America’s Wild:” A Documentary about Biophilia
Tweto and Harrington speak to the feeling of isolation that many experience and the connections that can be made in nature - both to the natural world and to others.