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Appalachian Fail: What I Learned from My Failed Thru-Hike
The following is a guest post courtesy of John Desilets. If you have a story to contribute, submit it The world is full of people with stories
Mountain Crossings Hosts AT Prep Course
Avoiding a Meltdown in the First 30 Miles Hiking the Appalachian Trail is a dream for many people. Those that can fulfill this dream will have an
Ultralight for Under $1,000
Thru-hiking a long distance trail is a powerful, eye opening, and hopefully positive experience. Having completed two thru-hikes, I can definitively
He’s Fine and so am I: Perspective of the Spouse Left At Home
The following is a guest post courtesy of Jessie Wild. Have a story to share? Submit it Having said that, I always suspected that one day a big
2017 Sierra High-Water Crossing Advice From Someone Who’s Hiked Through
The following is a guest post which originally appeared on the 1. Don't be limited by food How long is Mammoth to Sonora? 110-ish miles, right?
The Trail Karma Initiative: Give More, Get More
The following post is courtesy of the here. The principle of karma says that life revolves around a system of cause and effect. If one
Help The Hiker Yearbook Win a Small-Business Grant!
"I've seen a lot of books on the Appalachian Trail. Finally, somebody got it right. It's about the people" - Hiker Alumni, Class of
Future AT Thru-Hikers: Please Register Your Hike
The following guest post is courtesy of the the During hiking season, shelter sites near the starting point have limited capacity. Once that
What They Don’t Tell You About Thru-Hiking the PCT
The following a guest post courtesy of 2016 PCT thru-hiker, "The Cloak of Chillness". Have a story to tell? However, the hardest challenge of all
Highlights from My 3,300 Mile Journey along the Lewis and Clark Trail
The following is a guest post from the legendary guest post here. Have a story you'd like to share on The Trek? Wouldn't it be great to retrace