Thru-Hiking Culture
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
I fell into a vortex in Oregon’s best trail town
Lost Luggage I landed in Medford, Oregon after a trip back east for a family wedding - with both my backpack and kitesurfing gear in tow! My plan was to...
Through the Looking Glass: East Glacier’s Best New Trail Angel
Meet Luna, owner of the CDT's best new hostel, Looking Glass Basecamp. Her inspiring story of triumph in the face of global catastrophe.
This PCT Poem Perfectly Captures the Thru-Hiking Experience
The poem below is a guest submission by Noah "Juice Boxx" Bernays. Bernays wrote it during his PCT thru-hike in 2022, and it still evokes powerful thoughts and memories of...
Tales From The Trail
What have I learned? I have only been hiking for 5 weeks and have covered just over 500 miles. I have met so many amazing people and I’ve learned so...
What Is a Trail Name and How Do I Get One?
A thru-hike is a unique opportunity that attracts a very unique crowd of people. Who else would unabashedly refer to themselves as "hiker trash?" It only makes sense that this...
Carl “Professor” Stanfield: Reflections on the Calendar Year Triple Crown
In 2022, I set out to backpack more miles in a calendar year than had ever been done. My goal was to average nearly 30 miles a day over 365...
Lessons Learned The Harder Way
Day 39 11 miles Earworm of the day: Baxter 3rd is Under Fucking Siege, Penelope Scott Yeah... I was grumpy from being over tired. Do things like interacting, hiking, and...
Language and Overalls
Two months! My coworker and I have been at the terminus for two months now working. And let me say, there have so many incredible people that I have met. From...