Inspiration

Warrior Expeditions: One Soldier’s Journey on the Appalachian Trail

Warrior Expeditions: One Soldier’s Journey on the Appalachian Trail

With his dream of helping veterans, former Marine, Sean Gobin, created Warrior Expeditions—an organization designed to help veterans to get out and deal with their war-related issues through the healing...

Aug 2, 2023 : Bloodhound
[Book Review] Two Thousand Miles to Happy by Andrea Shapiro

[Book Review] Two Thousand Miles to Happy by Andrea Shapiro

Two Thousand Miles to Happy is an illustrated children's book that chronicles Earl Shaffer's historic thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.

Jul 28, 2023 : Jim Rahtz
32 Feet Up: A Single Mom and Her 15 Kids Hike the Appalachian Trail

32 Feet Up: A Single Mom and Her 15 Kids Hike the Appalachian Trail

Excerpt: Ever since she was 12 years old, Nikki dreamed of thru hiking the Appalachian Trail. 35 years, and 15 kids later, she turned her dream into a reality.

May 19, 2023 : Bloodhound
You’ve Never Been as Ready as You Are Now

You’ve Never Been as Ready as You Are Now

Introduction Some Quick Context Let me introduce an Elephant into the room so that we can talk about it. I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail last year. There, I said it....

Apr 20, 2023 : Al Marriott
Trail Magic (Marlene) and Humps

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...

Jul 15, 2022 : Brit
Finding Community After Combat: An Interview with Tony DePricio of Warrior Expeditions

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...

Apr 19, 2022 : Katie "Oats" Houston
Your Body is a Miraculous Machine!

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...

Apr 17, 2022 : Olivia Gerstenbacher
14 Damn Good Reasons To Thru Hike The IAT Ulster-Ireland

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...

Feb 28, 2022 : Colleen Goldhorn
Scott Benerofe on His Ongoing SOBO Winter AT Thru-Hike

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...

Jan 17, 2022 : Penina Crocker
Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me About This?! The 5 Hardest Sections of the AT No One Talks About

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...

Jan 4, 2022 : Anna McKinney