Thru-Hiking Culture
5 Things I Learned Thru-Hiking as a Solo Female
Nowadays, traveling alone as a girl seems to be frowned upon. It’s seen as dangerous and unsafe. We’re told not to go out alone, especially in the wilderness. But why...
Great Strides: Peace Pilgrim, the First Woman to Thru-Hike the AT, Never Stopped Walking
Great Strides is an occasional feature of The Trek exploring some of the greatest walks and walkers in history, literature, and film. Between 1948 and 1951, just three men walked...
Native American History on the Appalachian Trail: 9 Iconic Places
Agiocochook, home of the Great Spirit, towered above every other peak in the Wombanednok Mountains. According to the tradition of the local Abenaki people, the mountaintops were dwellings for the
Everyone’s Got Baggage: Why We Don’t Weigh Sentimental Items
Despite a desire to keep base weight down, most hikers carry something "non-essential".
Smokies Hikes for Healing: Conversations on Racial Justice
Hiking has a powerful way of shattering our guards and inviting our most authentic selves into the world. The trail breaks down barriers in a way that makes it possible...
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[Book Review] The Trail is the Teacher: Living and Learning on the Appalachian Trail
Clay Bonnyman Evans's new book about his Appalachian Trail hike—The Trail Is the Teacher: Living and Learning on the Appalachian Trail—is a delightful read, filled with trail icons, trail characters,
I Need Some Space: Hiking with Partners, Solo, and with Trail Families
Whether you're an introvert, extrovert, or something in between, thru-hiking can change the way you think about social interaction. Some days you have to hike alone, and some days, a...
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[Book Review] Experience and Spirituality Shine in New AT Memoir
Returning to Katahdin: A Thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail Author: Bruce “RTK” Matson Publisher: Campbell & Parker, 221 pp. with black-and-white photos MSRP: $9.99 Where to buy: Available
This Artist’s Illustrations Highlight Challenges Faced by BIPOC Thru-Hikers
The following is a guest post courtesy of Marie Draws. Marie is a PCT thru-hiker and artist who is using her skills to tell the stories of backpackers from diverse...
Why I Started the Appalachian Trail Class of 2021 INCLUSIVE Group
Candi, 28, started The Appalachian Trail Class of 2021 INCLUSIVE Facebook group. Candi values getting lost in nature and helping others in need. For many thru-hiking hopefuls, social media