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2021 PCT Long-distance Permits Will be Issued; Portal to Open January 19
The Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) announced on January 5 that 2021 PCT Long-distance Permits will be issued at normal levels starting
A Complete List of Individual Permits Needed to Hike the PCT
Every (normal) year, prospective PCT thru-hikers queue up in an online waiting room to apply for a PCT Long-distance Permit. This interagency pass is
6 New Year’s Resolutions for Backpackers and Thru-Hikers
New year, new plans. 2020 may have been the life goals-equivalent of getting hit in the face by a water balloon full of warm, chunky trash juice, but
Year in Review: 19 of The Trek’s Top Posts from 2020
2020: Well, that happened. The pandemic has turned our lives upside down and come to define our lives in many ways. But amazingly, there was more to
19 Things 2021 Appalachian Trail Hikers Need to Know
Hiking the Appalachian Trail is a huge undertaking—and in the age of Covid, that could be more true now than it ever has been before. If you're
How to Get a Job in the Outdoor Industry
You know that sinking feeling you sometimes get when you have to leave the trail for civilized life? Imagine you never have to feel that
The Thru-Hiker’s Gift Guide: Under $50
It's that time of year again. If you're looking for the perfect budget-friendly gift for the thru-hiker in your life, never fear: we're here to help.
The Best Day Hike in Every State
Today is National Take a Hike Day. What better way to celebrate than with a day hike in your local area? No matter where you live, chances are there
ATC Urges 2021 Hikers to Take Precautions, Consider Alternatives
In an open letter to 2021 trail users, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy on Thursday urged long-distance hikers to take steps to prevent the spread
The 13 Best Deals from REI’s Gear Up Get Out 2020 Sale for Hikers
REI's Gear Up Get Out 2020 Sale is a perfect opportunity to gear up for another year of adventure. The sale runs from November 13th to November 23rd,