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What You Need to Know About Camping and Shelters on the Appalachian Trail
Sleeping in the woods is a regular part of any thru-hike. Aside from the occasional town or hostel, the majority of a thru-hike will be spent
REI Member Rewards Are In: Here’s How to Find Yours
It's the most wonderful time of the year. If you're anything like us, and we're guessing you are, you've spent more than a couple of bucks at REI
Best Backpacking Gear Deals of the Week
The seasons are a-changing, and outdoor retailers are offloading last year's styles to make room for new inventory. That means now is a great time to
Giving Tuesday: Help ATC Protect Vulnerable Species on the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is collecting donations today to support the protection of the AT's more than 1,800 rare, threatened, and
The 2022 AT Thru-Hiker Survey is Here!
If you, or someone you know, attempted an Appalachian Trail thru-hike this year, you've come to the right place! Each year, we poll the current
Share Your Favorite Fall Foliage Hiking Photos with The Trek
Attention readers: we want to feature you (and your awesome photography skills!) on The Trek. Peak fall foliage is just around the corner in many
The Ultimate Ultralight Backpacking Gear List
Alex "GPS" Brown contributed significantly to this ultralight backpacking gear list. Ultralight backpacking is a polarizing subject. Some think
The Best Hiking Gear Deals from Amazon Prime Day 2022
We have yet to meet the person who doesn't like saving money and there's no better time to accomplish this than during Prime Day, Amazon's massive
Meet the Winner of the 2022 Backpacker Radio Sponsorship!
Earlier this winter, The Trek's flagship podcast, Backpacker Radio, announced its first Sponsorship program. As part of this, the podcast would hook
Tell Us Your Story: How Has Thru-Hiking Changed Your Life?
This spring, The Trek will feature stories of hikers who were dramatically affected by thru-hiking. Did your life change substantially after/because