Hiker Intro
Hiker Intro – Bryan Vanetten/Sonic Boom
Introduction Hey everyone! I’m Bryan, going by Sonic Boom while on the AT (more on how I got this name later). Originally I am from the DC suburbs of Virginia,...
The Beginning of Something Special
Hello to everyone out there on The Trek. I'm Zach, longtime follower, first-time blogger here. In 2007 Andrew Skurka completed the 6,875 Mile Great Western Loop, and with respect to...
Let Me Take A Second To Introduce Myself
Hi there, my name is Kelsey Parrish and I'm hiking the Pacific Crest Trail on April 12, 2022! I was born and raised in the Midwest(Indiana) and moved to Colorado...
How I Got Into Thru-Hiking And Why
Hi there, I'm Annika from Germany, and I'm 10 days away from starting my adventure on the PCT. 2,650 miles lie ahead of me along with all the untold experiences...
Brain Dump Before Springer Mountain
There are few days until my partner, Ryan, and I head to Springer Mountain to start our NOBO. This will be both of our first times backpacking or attempting a...
How Many Dreams Does it Take to Make a Thru Hike a Reality?
The First TimeI first heard about the Appalachian Trail in the vaguest of ways. I was sitting in the backseat of my father's truck, and we were about three quarters...
Eastern Continental Trail: Here I Come
Hey there Trek readers. My name is Owen and I plan to hike the Eastern Continental Trail (ECT) this year, including the AT and Florida Trail. I’ve been writing for...
It Just Hit Me!
It's real now. Hit me this morning. All the research, the books, the equipment, gear, and food purchased. (To mail drop or not to mail drop?...that is the question.) My...
Hi. I am Ada Shaw.
I don’t think I’ve really introduced myself yet on this platform, but I would like this page (and all visitors) to have a clear idea of who I am and...
From Maine to Colorado – Thoughts Before Heading West
It’s a familiar feeling. The preparation stage. Logistics, excitement, nerves, butterflies, gear finalization, planning, etc.. Soon enough, I’ll be on my way to start a thru-hike of the Colorado