Thru-Hiking Culture
One will never be enough
I first heard about the continental divide trail when late one night in an anxiety ridden state in 2021 I was googling back up plans for if I didn’t get...
Richmond Ranges Reflection
Hello Richmonds, Goodbye John The more time I’ve spent on trail, the more familiar certain names and faces become. I’m more accustomed to sharing my food, stories, and memories with...
The Top Sleeping Bags, Quilts, and Pads on the Appalachian Trail: 2024 Thru-Hiker Survey
We're back again with another 2024 Appalachian Trail survey post, and this time we're covering sleeping systems. We’ll discuss quilts vs sleeping bags, insulation type, and temperature. We take a
Reflections From My Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike
Today, January 17, marks six months since I completed my 2024 Appalachian Trail thru hike. On July 17, 2024, with passersby-turned-friends by my side, I clambered up the rocky path...
Join Us: Backpacker Radio LIVE Podcast in Austin!
Howdy, Texas trailblazers! Backpacker Radio is hitting the trail to Austin this spring for a LIVE podcast event you won’t want to miss! Saddle up and join Zach and Chaunce,...
Congratulations to These 2024 PCT Thru-Hike Finishers: Part 9
The Pacific Crest Trail is often regarded as one of North America's most beautiful and iconic thru-hikes, stretching 2,650 miles from the Mexican border all the way to Canada. Every...
8 Reasons the CDT Is Better Than the AT and PCT
All three of the Triple Crown trails (Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Pacific Crest Trail) are incredible in their own ways. The Appalachian Trail has its rolling green tunnels....
The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2024 Thru-Hiker Survey
The third installment of the AT 2024 Survey is here, and this time we’re covering all things footwear. What you wear on your feet is one of the most personal...
Is It Getting More Expensive To Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail?
Is it getting more expensive to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail? It sure feels that way. You might think spending six months eating ramen in the forest would be a real...
This Is The Weirdest Depression I have Ever Experienced: Life After the AT
I cannot begin to count the amount of times I’ve sat down and tried to write something post-trail. About the victory lap, about the devastation down south, about what going...