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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...
Meet the Season 4 Trail Correspondents
The thru-hiking season has officially begun, which also signals the start of season 4 of Trail Correspondents. Yes, you heard us correctly! After a brief hiatus, we are stoked to...
The Trek & Garage Grown Gear Present the 2023 Thru-Hiking Giveaway
What's this? Another massive gear giveaway? Why, yes! We're excited to announce that the 2023 Thru-Hiking Giveaway, brought to you by Garage Grown Gear, The Trek, and dozens of exceptional...
2023 Badger Sponsorship Winners
It's the moment you've all been waiting for... it's time to announce the 2023 Badger Sponsorship winners! Over fourteen days, hundreds of hikers and adventurers entered the Badger Sponsorship with
Announcing the 2023 Badger Sponsorship
Ohhhh, you know what's up! It's every outdoor adventurer's favourite time of year: The 2023 Badger Sponsorship is now live! Cross your fingers and get entering because this year's prize...
Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 17
This is it. This is the moment. The moment these hikers have been working towards for months: The final steps of their Appalachian Trail thru-hike. 2,193 miles, 14 states, 515,000...