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Our Favorite Car Camping Essentials
This is a Sponsored Post brought to you by REI Car camping brings a specific kind of happiness and comfort. Prepped meals, endless games, and
13 Thru-Hiking Films to Keep You Sane While Quarantining During the Coronavirus Outbreak
You're doing the socially responsible thing, but you're going crazy. Hopping between the couch and bed might be nice for an afternoon or one lazy
Round Hill Appalachian Trail Festival 2020 Dates Rescheduled for September 12 and 13
Round Hill's Appalachian Trail Festival is being pushed back to September 12th and 13th in order to comply with CDC social distancing guidelines.
Meet the Trail Correspondents: Season 3
Thru-hiking season is officially upon us. And for listeners of The Trek's podcasts, you know what that means. We're continuing onto season 3 of Trail
Introducing the 2020 Badger Sponsorship Winners
This year, The Trek is revamping the Badger Sponsorship to support eight 2020 thru-hikers with altruistic intentions. We searched for aspiring PCT,
Why Thru-Hike Preparation Requires More than Single-Day Peak Bagging
Looking to crush your first thru-hike? Preparing can be a daunting task, and definitely requires more than a handful of one or two day summit hikes!
10 Thru-Hiking Tips to Reduce Environmental Impact
As thru-hikers, we're already traveling off the beaten path. In an era of single-use plastics, disposable toiletries, and landfills the size of small
International Inspiration: 5 Thru-Hikes on the Global Bucket List
Combining a passion for thru-hiking with the intrigue of international travel is not as elusive as it seems. Whether it's a guiding trip along the Rim of Africa, or a self-planned trek across eight European nations, the trail awaits.
What Not to Bring on Your First Long-Distance Hike
First time thru-hikers are bound to make countless errors. Thankfully my 40 pound pack didn't keep me from finishing the John Muir Trail, but there are more than a few things I would have changed.