2025 Thru-Hikers: The Trek Blogger & Vlogger Applications are Now Open!

Are you thruhiking in 2025 and want your journey broadcast to hundreds of thousands of trail enthusiasts? Looking to connect with other badass thru-hikers from all over the world? Today’s your lucky day!

We are now accepting applications for next year’s Blogging and Vlogging class. Whether you’re tackling the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, or Continental Divide Trail — or are venturing on other treks such as the Florida Trail, Colorado Trail, John Muir Trail, Arizona Trail, Long Trail, Superior Hiking Trail, Ice Age Trail, Wonderland Trail, Ozark Trail, Ouachita Trail, Pinhoti Trail, Cumberland Trail, Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Benton MacKaye Trail, Buckeye Trail, Northville Placid Trail, Oregon Desert Trail, Idaho Centennial Trail, Oregon Coast Trail, California Coastal Trail, or beyond — we want to shine a spotlight on your journey! International trekkers are welcome and encouraged to apply as well!

Our Bloggers and Vloggers share their journeys with a large, passionate community of trekkers without the hassle of having to learn how to set up a website or market it.

Additional Trek Blogger Benefits include:

  • Features on our large Instagram accounts – @appalachian.trail, @pacificcrest.trail, and @thetrek.co
  • Exclusive DEEP discount at The Trek’s store
  • Exclusive discounts at major backpacking brands
  • Access to a Secret Trek-Only Group of super awesome future friends
  • Tip the Author – link to a charity fundraiser or your personal payment app such as Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, on every post
  • Mail Drops – standout bloggers may score their dream resupply via mail drop, courtesy of The Trek
  • RSS email notifications for your friends and family to get post notifications directly to their inbox
  • Access dashboard detailing the number of views to each post
  • Video onboarding with our dedicated Community Manager
  • A detailed guide outlining how to use The Trek’s backend website
  • An assigned Trek Mentor – to help with all things thru-hiking and blogging (if that’s something you want!)
  • Additional consideration for paid writing opportunities at the conclusion of one’s hike
  • And more!

Additional Trek Vlogger Benefits include:

  • Your videos will appear before our 30K Subscribers on YouTube
  • A detailed guide outlining vlogging best practices
  • Opportunities for cross-posting on our large Instagram accounts – @appalachian.trail, @pacificcrest.trail, and @thetrek.co
  • Additional consideration for paid vlogging opportunities at the conclusion of one’s hike

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to reflect on your thruhike while connecting with a large, vibrant, hiking-obsessed, and uber-supportive Trek community, then … What are you waiting for?! Apply below!

APPLY TO BE A BLOGGER

APPLY TO BE A VLOGGER

 

 

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