Why I’m Hiking Lists

Pinky and The Brain Take On The Arizona Trail

Pinky and The Brain Take On The Arizona Trail

When we finished the Appalachian Trail I didn't think I had another thru hike in me. Pinky would have turned around and hiked Southbound immediately if it hadn't been getting...

Sep 2, 2023 : Pinky and The Brain
Success is a Silly Concept

Success is a Silly Concept

Trigger warning: suicide, death if a loved one, Pandemic. A Note from Lucky: This update is my experience looking back on my past year of growth and is in no...

Aug 20, 2023 : Guinevere Drabik
Getting ready for the 2023 backpacking season

Getting ready for the 2023 backpacking season

The title is a bit misleading, as I've been backpacking in the mountains since May, doing trail maintenance for the Washington Trails Association.  However, lugging crosscut saws and other pieces...

Jul 17, 2023 : Peter Crozier
Why I am Thru-Hiking the Colorado Trail

Why I am Thru-Hiking the Colorado Trail

I have always been the type of person who does whatever they say they will do. I am also someone who is attracted to absolutely crazy things. It only makes...

Jun 20, 2023 : Allysa Remington
Prepping for the Colorado Trail: 8 Fears I Have Heading onto Trail

Prepping for the Colorado Trail: 8 Fears I Have Heading onto Trail

The Why It has been almost a whole year since I departed on my first ever thru-hike, an end-to-end of the Long Trail in Vermont. On the Long Trail, I...

Jun 20, 2023 : Kira Melendez
Colorado Trail, Here I Come

Colorado Trail, Here I Come

The Anticipation is Killing Me The days tick by. The anticipation grows. So close now I can almost feel my feet on the trail, my pack on my back, my...

Jun 1, 2023 : Amy
Trading in our Kilometers for Justice: Inclusion in the Great Outdoors – Fundraiser for Justice Outside

Trading in our Kilometers for Justice: Inclusion in the Great Outdoors – Fundraiser for Justice Outside

Well hello there! For those of you who don’t know, we just hiked the South Island of the Te Araroa trail. This hike has been quite the challenge for us!...

May 17, 2023 : Adventures of Jeff and Sarah
WHY I’m Thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

WHY I’m Thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

Hello and Welcome back! I recently had an encounter at work that I would like to share. I recently completed my last day of work in anticipation of my thru-hike...

May 8, 2023 : Ashley Perry
Hiking the AT the Hard Way: I Can Do It and So Can You!

Hiking the AT the Hard Way: I Can Do It and So Can You!

Hello, people of The Trek community!  This is my first post on this platform as I enter the final days of preparation for a South Bound (SOBO) Appalachian Trail (AT)...

Apr 25, 2023 : Brad Brannon
So It Begins

So It Begins

Making Our Way to California As we planned our trip months ago we had to decide how we wanted to get to California. Both my friend and myself are hiking...

Apr 22, 2023 : Amelia Hill