Trail Update

Kerikeri Here I Come!

Kerikeri Here I Come!

  Lessons learned You learn every day. Or there are, every day, opportunities to learn. Hiking out of Kaitaia on my way to the next town, hikers are well aware...

Nov 1, 2024 : Donna Hatch Barkley
CDT days 58 – 60: Six hikers walk into a church. Wyoming? That’s a wrap!

CDT days 58 – 60: Six hikers walk into a church. Wyoming? That’s a wrap!

After the 100 mile challenge, we’re wrapping up CDT Wyoming. Being sent off with trail magic, old friends and an unusual church visit.

Oct 24, 2024 : Speedy Pinecone
A Hundred Miles of Wilderness and a Walk up Mount Katahdin

A Hundred Miles of Wilderness and a Walk up Mount Katahdin

We walked through the Hundred Mile Wilderness to finish our journey with an emotional climb to the summit of Mount Katahdin

Oct 18, 2024 : Mika Byar
Entering New England On The Appalachian Trail

Entering New England On The Appalachian Trail

Before my Appalachian Trail thru-hike, I’d never been to New England at all. By the end of it, I’d been to every state in New England except Rhode Island. I...

Oct 11, 2024 : Will Skipworth
The Beginning of the End in Southern Maine

The Beginning of the End in Southern Maine

As we entered our final state, the realization that the journey was nearly over hit me hard. The beauty of Maine's natural landscape and a few unexpected encounters also provided...

Oct 1, 2024 : Mika Byar
John Muir Trail Day 21 – Being A/part (mile 148.5/211)

John Muir Trail Day 21 – Being A/part (mile 148.5/211)

Because I hadn't tackled Golden Staircase the previous night, this two-mile stepped ascent out of the valley awaited me in the morning. I'm always moving forwards, but whether or not...

Sep 20, 2024 : Jane Boxall
John Muir Trail Day 19 –  Highest I’ve Ever Been pt 2 (Mile 132/211)

John Muir Trail Day 19 – Highest I’ve Ever Been pt 2 (Mile 132/211)

After last night's bit of hypothermia, I lolled around until I felt warm and ready to hike. This meant leaving camp at around 10:45am. At home, I usually set my...

Sep 20, 2024 : Jane Boxall
White Mountain Revival

White Mountain Revival

You have to hit rock bottom before you can stage a comeback. The start of New Hampshire broke me down, but the White Mountains revived my mind and body for...

Sep 15, 2024 : Mika Byar
Continuing South Until…

Continuing South Until…

Continuing South Until... Day 116 – Rockfish Gap to Wintergreen Overlook (12.4 miles) Day 117 – Wintergreen Overlook to Harper’s Creek Shelter (14.6 miles) Day 118 – Harper’s Creek Shelter...

Sep 13, 2024 : Marty Smith
Appalachian Trail Days 83-97: Heading South – Retry

Appalachian Trail Days 83-97: Heading South – Retry

Appalachian Trail Days 83-115: Heading South – Retry Day 83-103– Still Recovering (0 miles) Day 104 – Bear’s Den Hostel to Rod Hollow Shelter (9.0 miles) Day 105 – Rod...

Sep 5, 2024 : Marty Smith