I am a solo thru-hiker with over 3,000 miles under my belt, making me a passionate conduit for culture, lingo, and other backcountry knowledge. Through my work, I am able to educate audiences on good trail ethics and strive for an outdoor community where everyone feels like they belong. Check out my adventures with Thru the husky on my website www.oatshikes.com, and Instagram @oatshikes.
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22 Trek Bloggers on the Pacific Crest Trail You Should Be Following in 2022
As the snow melts in the PCT's Sierra Mountains and Katahdin opens to AT hikers, we find ourselves deep in the throes of thru-hiking season once
22 Trek Bloggers on the Appalachian Trail You Should Be Following in 2022
As the snow melts in the PCT's Sierra Mountains and Katahdin opens to AT hikers, we find ourselves deep in the throes of thru-hiking season once
Dandelion Blooming: Hiker Spotlight Interview with Trek Blogger Trishadee Newlin
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. The interview I have
Trail Profile: The Basin and Range Trail, 1000 Miles of Rugged and Rewarding Nevada Wilderness
The Basin and Range Trail is a 1090-mile quasi-loop hiking trail located in eastern Nevada. It features hidden gems in the form of gorgeous mountain
Trans-Continental Adventurers: Lyla and Cal’s Birthday Bash Interview
Hi y’all, Oats here! I’m the Social Media Wiz for The Trek back on IG Live with another interview, but this time we’re jumping over to the Pacific
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
SOBO Winter Thru-Hike Q&A: Scott Benerofe Update
Hello everybody, my name is Katie "Oats" Houston. I am the Social Media Wiz for The Trek, and I’m so excited to be sharing the first of many
This Week’s Top Instagram Posts from the #AppalachianTrail
The past 12 months have been challenging to say the least, especially for those who opt outside for their recreation. But with people finally able to
Hiker Spotlight with Lyla Harrod: Trans-Continental AT Adventurer
Here at The Trek, sometimes we can run a bit gear-heavy or focus steadily on the trail beat; that’s why we’ve decided to highlight some of the
Top Instagram Posts from the #PacificCrestTrail
As CDC guidelines lift across the country for vaccinated individuals, thru-hiking season is finally kicking into high gear. Most NOBO hikers are