Thru-Hiking Culture
Introducing Thru-Hiker Central: Your Year-Round Trail Community Hub
As the thru-hiking season winds down and winter approaches, that doesn’t mean your connection to the trail community has to fade away. The Trek is excited to introduce Thru-Hiker Central,...
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 10
Nestled within the heart of the Eastern United States lies a legendary ribbon of wilderness known to adventurers far and wide—the Appalachian Trail (AT). Stretching a colossal 2,190 miles, this...
Congratulations to these 2023 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 6
The aspiration of conquering a long-distance trail is a shared dream among many avid hikers, with the Pacific Crest Trail often occupying a special place in their imaginations. However, it's...
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 9
Spanning 2,200 miles through 14 states, these determined Appalachian Trail thru-hikers have conquered the journey from Georgia to Maine. What started as a distant dream on day one became a...
Why is the Last Hundred Miles the Longest?
Day One Casualties: 1 bottle cap, 1 missing spoon, and 1 beer 10.5 miles When you talk to the ATC volunteers you are met with words of foreboding and caution....
Eat a PITA!
A Little History ... When I was a kid some hundred years ago, Burger King ran a commercial for their newly introduced salad bar and bread pocket, ie, Eat a...
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 8
Covering an impressive stretch of 2,200 miles across 14 states, and embarking on an exhilarating journey through the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, these resolute Appalachian Trail thru-hikers
Congratulations to these 2023 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 5
After covering an astounding 2,650 miles through three states, traversing 26 national forests, exploring seven national parks, and indulging in countless ramen bombs along the way, these determined
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 7
In the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, a remarkable adventure unfolded for these hopeful thru-hikers. Their journey was inspired by the vision of that triumphant moment at the trail's final
Congratulations to these 2023 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 4
As soon as Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) thru-hikers set foot on trail, their minds focus on their end goal of reaching the Northern Terminus in Canada (or wherever their journey...