Trail Correspondents
Trail Correspondents: S5 Episode 13 | Lessons Learned
Months on trail have a way of teaching lessons that no guidebook can prepare you for. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents reflect on the moments, mistakes, surprises, and hard-earned wisdom that...
Trail Correspondents: S5 Episode 12 | The Mental Game
The miles can wear down your legs, but sometimes it’s your mind that takes the biggest hit. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents open up about the mental side of life on...
Trail Correspondents: S5 Episode 11 | Your Diet
Hiker hunger has officially entered the chat. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents dig into the realities of eating their way along the AT, PCT, and CDT, from relentless cravings and questionable...
Trail Correspondents: S5 Episode 10 | The Physical Adjustment
By now, the trail has changed our 2026 Trail Correspondents—and their bodies are starting to tell the story. In this episode, hikers from the AT, PCT, and CDT reflect on...
Trail Correspondents: S5 Episode 9 | Wildcard II
Another Wild Card, another chance for anything to happen. With the prompts set aside once again, our 2026 Trail Correspondents share the stories they feel need telling most at this...
Trail Correspondents: S5 Episode 8 | The Social Experience
Every thru-hike finds its own social rhythm—tramily, shelter mates, or long solo stretches. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents reflect on the people who've shaped their hikes, the friendships that formed
Trail Correspondents: S5 Episode 7 | My Worst Day on Trail
Every thru-hike has a breaking point. In this episode, our 2026 Trail Correspondents revisit the toughest day they've faced so far, sharing the moments that pushed them to their physical...
Trail Correspondents: S5 Episode 6 | What’s Working, What’s Not
Every thru-hike becomes a gear test sooner or later. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents take stock of what's earned a permanent place in their packs, what's headed for the next post...
Trail Correspondents: S5 Episode 5 | Expectations vs. Reality
Every hike begins with a story we tell ourselves about what the trail will be. Now several weeks into their journeys, our 2026 Trail Correspondents reflect on where expectation has...
Trail Correspondents: S5 Episode 4 | Wildcard: A Raw $24k Budget Breakdown & Escaping ‘Joyless Urgency’
Wild Card time! No prompts, no script, and no rules! Expect the unexpected as this jam-packed episode swings from the bizarre to the profound. You'll hear wild field updates featuring...
