Inspiration
Trail Magic (Marlene) and Humps
The Beauty Of Marlene After almost 400 miles I finally found myself face to face with an angel. She goes by the name Marlene. I came down to Hughes Gap...
Finding Community After Combat: An Interview with Tony DePricio of Warrior Expeditions
Hi y’all, Oats here! I’m the Social Media Wiz for The Trek back on IG Live with another interview from the Appalachian Trail. Today, I am joined by one of...
Your Body is a Miraculous Machine!
Thru-hiking has taught me a lot about my body, which I feel is empowering. It's shown me that we humans are amazing and capable! As I feel my body adapt...
14 Damn Good Reasons To Thru Hike The IAT Ulster-Ireland
The following is a sponsored post brought to you by Outdoor Recreation Northern Ireland. If you’re looking for a 2022 thru-hike that breaks the standard mold and escapes the crowds...
Scott Benerofe on His Ongoing SOBO Winter AT Thru-Hike
"This is hard. I am being challenged. I also think it's so cool."—Scott Benerofe Scott Benerofe, aka Aquaman, is a class of 2019 AT thru-hiker currently attempting a winter SOBO...
Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me About This?! The 5 Hardest Sections of the AT No One Talks About
Because of the hype and fearmongering, I felt mentally prepared to “embrace the suck”. It was the little talked about sections of trail that really pushed my limits and made...
Congrats to These 2021 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Week of December 27
Look at all these beautiful people! It warms the heart to see so many intrepid hikers braving every torrential thunderstorm, hand-over-foot climb, and national park crowd to finish the AT....
21 Fascinating Appalachian Trail Facts
How well do you know the Appalachian Trail? You thru-hikers in the crowd probably think you know the AT like the back of your dirty, mud-stained hands. After taking those...
Congrats to These 2021 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Week of December 13
Look at all these beautiful people! It warms the heart to see so many intrepid hikers braving every torrential thunderstorm, hand-over-foot climb, and national park crowd to finish the AT....
From Tragedy To Triumph: How the Appalachian Trail Transformed One Woman’s Life
In 2020, many people quit their hikes because of the pandemic. This is a story of one of them who not only handled the challenges hiking during this unique time,...