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Winter training for the LT

Winter training for the LT

As I eagerly await the opportunity to hike the Long Trail again, I find myself grappling with the winter blues. Living in Canada, it often feels like winter lasts an...

Feb 9, 2025 : Sly the Navigator
Hiking on Trail After 1,000 Miles of Road

Hiking on Trail After 1,000 Miles of Road

This morning I woke up around 5:30am at the Pinhoti outdoor center. Morning came quickly, as we stayed up pretty late last night watching a movie. Then watched an episode...

Feb 9, 2025 : Peg Leg
Camp NimbleWill (ECT Day 35)

Camp NimbleWill (ECT Day 35)

Taking off from here, I was motivated to cover some ground fast. The forest was pretty, tall, sparsely spread pines with an even low ground cover.  All that speedy walking...

Feb 9, 2025 : Steve Hoekwater
Camino Frances Day 4 Pamplona to Puenta de la Reina

Camino Frances Day 4 Pamplona to Puenta de la Reina

Morning in Pamplona  While thriving it doesn’t seem busy. Noah and I met up to start the walk to Punta de la Reina. We made our way to the Cathedral...

Feb 9, 2025 : Charles Gutierrez
Camino France Day 3 Zubiri to Pamplona

Camino France Day 3 Zubiri to Pamplona

Sleepless in Zubiri  While I do recommend the Alburgue not much sleep was had and the time to leave was welcoming. Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall I stepped...

Feb 9, 2025 : Charles Gutierrez
Getting Back On That Grind

Getting Back On That Grind

We finished the trail… what now? On October 13, 2024, I took the final of nearly 5 million footsteps on the Appalachian Trail. I spent 6 months and 3 days...

Feb 8, 2025 : Kaiyah Wilhite
The End… For Now.

The End… For Now.

Where did I go? I’ve done quite a bit these last few months since finishing the Appalachian Trail, but first, I’d like to talk about those last miles out there....

Feb 8, 2025 : Kaiyah Wilhite
My AT “Why” Redux

My AT “Why” Redux

Last year, I first journaled my “why” on The Trek: Quiet Man Hikes the AT: Why, I wrote then; For many section hikers the desire to hike the AT started...

Feb 8, 2025 : Rick "Quiet Man"
Groovin’ on the Greenway (ECT Days 32-34)

Groovin’ on the Greenway (ECT Days 32-34)

I felt strong today. There was a sense that my legs could just go! Lots of factors are playing into that... a light pack with little food and water to...

Feb 8, 2025 : Steve Hoekwater
Staying 2 Nights at the Pinhoti Outdoor Center

Staying 2 Nights at the Pinhoti Outdoor Center

This morning we slept in for the first time all year! I didn’t wake up until after 7 am which was the best feeling in the world. Then we slowly...

Feb 8, 2025 : Peg Leg