Thru-Hiking Culture

Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 5

Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 5

Another week, another stellar lineup of Appalachian Trail thru-hike finishers! This week, we have a huge group of thru-hikers that recently finished their journey along the AT. Every day, these

Sep 13, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 4

Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 4

Found amongst the rugged terrain of the eastern United States, stretches the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail. This iconic trail weaves through 14 states, from Georgia's Springer Mountain to Maine's

Aug 31, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 3

Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 3

From their first steps on the Appalachian Trail, these thru-hikers were fueled by the dream of standing triumphant on Katahdin's peak. Each day, they marched toward that final goal with...

Aug 23, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Reflection: My Long Walk

Reflection: My Long Walk

It's been one week since I reached the summit of Mount Katahdin in Maine, officially completing my initiation into long distance "thru" hiking and solidifying my place among a varied...

Aug 21, 2023 : Andy Mac
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 2

Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 2

Embarking on the iconic Appalachian Trail – a 2,190-mile journey that weaves through the heart of America's wilderness, traversing fourteen states along the contours of the Appalachian Mountain Range

Aug 16, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 1

Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 1

Ah, the Appalachian Trail – an iconic trail woven through the fabric of America's wilderness. Stretching over 2,190 miles and spanning fourteen states, this trail traces the contours of the

Aug 11, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Carl “Professor” Stanfield: Reflections on the Calendar Year Triple Crown

Carl “Professor” Stanfield: Reflections on the Calendar Year Triple Crown

In 2022, I set out to backpack more miles in a calendar year than had ever been done. My goal was to average nearly 30 miles a day over 365...

May 23, 2023 : Carl Stanfield
Lessons Learned The Harder Way

Lessons Learned The Harder Way

Day 39 11 miles Earworm of the day: Baxter 3rd is Under Fucking Siege, Penelope Scott Yeah... I was grumpy from being over tired. Do things like interacting, hiking, and...

May 20, 2023 : Guinevere Drabik
How I Lost 200 Pounds and Discovered My Purpose by Hiking Every Day

How I Lost 200 Pounds and Discovered My Purpose by Hiking Every Day

This is a guest post by Zach Cross. Follow Zach on Instagram and Youtube. If you asked me to point to a single thing in my life that has fundamentally...

Apr 19, 2023 : Guest Post
Pamela Clark Is On Track To Become the Oldest Female AT Thru-Hiker Ever

Pamela Clark Is On Track To Become the Oldest Female AT Thru-Hiker Ever

When Pamela Clark read Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods, she was amused and curious. But she never imagined she would one day put her own feet on the...

Feb 28, 2023 : Alison Young