Inspiration
5 Thru-Hikers on How the Trail Changed Their Lives (Part 2)
The Trek asked, "how has thru hiking changed your life?" From inspiring career changes to improving mental/physical health to meeting a life partner, thru-hiking has had a huge impact on...
6 Thru-Hikers on How the Trail Changed Their Lives (Part 1)
This spring, The Trek is highlighting stories of transformation on the trail. How has thru-hiking changed your life? We asked, and you answered. From inspiring career changes to improving
7 Badass Woman Thru-Hikers Who Inspire Me to Hit the Trails
Women deserve to be celebrated every day, but this month I am reminded of several women whose stories have captivated and motivated me. Here’s a list of badass female thru-hikers...
14 Damn Good Reasons To Thru Hike The IAT Ulster-Ireland
The following is a sponsored post brought to you by Outdoor Recreation Northern Ireland. If you’re looking for a 2022 thru-hike that breaks the standard mold and escapes the crowds...
Intersecting Ghosts on I-81
My windshield wipers struggle to find their cadence, squealing over the too dry windscreen, otherwise, pausing too long to cloud my vision with droplets and highway grit. Phantoms of yesteryear...
All Goals Are Created Equal
I have noticed an occasional through-hiker arrogance I find uncomfortable. It comes up around discussions about Bill Bryson’s A Hike in the Woods and Cheryl Strayed’s Wild. It leaves the ...
Scott Benerofe on His Ongoing SOBO Winter AT Thru-Hike
"This is hard. I am being challenged. I also think it's so cool."—Scott Benerofe Scott Benerofe, aka Aquaman, is a class of 2019 AT thru-hiker currently attempting a winter SOBO...
Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me About This?! The 5 Hardest Sections of the AT No One Talks About
Because of the hype and fearmongering, I felt mentally prepared to “embrace the suck”. It was the little talked about sections of trail that really pushed my limits and made...
Congrats to These 2021 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Week of December 27
Look at all these beautiful people! It warms the heart to see so many intrepid hikers braving every torrential thunderstorm, hand-over-foot climb, and national park crowd to finish the AT....
No Wings Necessary
There have been more than a few prominent figures throughout the history of the Appalachian Trail. Many of these individuals are trail angels, some of whom spend the entire season...