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Congratulations to these 2023 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 2
Covering a staggering 2,650 miles through three states, weaving through 26 national forests, and traversing seven national parks, a remarkable feat of determination and endurance unfolded as Pacific
Congratulations to these 2023 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 1
2650 miles, 3 states, 26 national forests, 7 national parks, and countless ramen bombs later, these Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers have successfully trekked from Mexico to Canada. Making it to...
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 5
Another week, another stellar lineup of Appalachian Trail thru-hike finishers! This week, we have a huge group of thru-hikers that recently finished their journey along the AT. Every day, these
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 4
Found amongst the rugged terrain of the eastern United States, stretches the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail. This iconic trail weaves through 14 states, from Georgia's Springer Mountain to Maine's
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 3
From their first steps on the Appalachian Trail, these thru-hikers were fueled by the dream of standing triumphant on Katahdin's peak. Each day, they marched toward that final goal with...
2023 It’s Still Summer Giveaway Winners
Yes, summer is coming to its inevitable end, but in true The Trek fashion, we're dragging it out for as long as possible. That's why we announced our It's Still...
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 2
Embarking on the iconic Appalachian Trail – a 2,190-mile journey that weaves through the heart of America's wilderness, traversing fourteen states along the contours of the Appalachian Mountain Range
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 1
Ah, the Appalachian Trail – an iconic trail woven through the fabric of America's wilderness. Stretching over 2,190 miles and spanning fourteen states, this trail traces the contours of the
5 Reasons To Hike Trails Other Than the Triple Crown
Hiking the Triple Crown is epic, but what about the other long-distance trails? I've hiked 12 of them and here's what I've learned.
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT Sleeping Pad Review
Therm-a-Rest has made some of the most popular sleeping pads for almost as long as anyone can remember. Their lineup covers the gamut, from super cushy car camping mattresses to...