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Thru-Hiking in a Pandemic: Opinion from a CDT Trail Town
Depending where you enter the CDT, the Grand County section is around 100 miles. There are three accessible trail towns in this county. One is Winter Park, one is Fraser,...
COVID-19, I’m Taking What Ya Give Me
My friends, we are living in a strange time. Just last week, I was gearing up to head west to hike the Pacific Crest Trail with my best friend, her...
I Live in the Rural Town the ATC Asked You Not to Travel To
Keep yourself safe, but don't forget to keep others safe as well.
The ATC Asks People to “Please Stay Off the Appalachian Trail,” Including Day Hikes
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy issued a statement Monday, March 23, asking people to stay off the Appalachian Trail altogether. This includes day hikes and pertains to the full length of...
Katahdin: A History and a Finale
Katahdin Rising Katahdin is the Alpha and the Omega for thru-hikers; NOBOs, SOBOs, and flip-floppers all recognize the significance of conquering Maine's highest peak. For us NOBOs, we spent
Our Favorite Car Camping Essentials
This is a Sponsored Post brought to you by REI Car camping brings a specific kind of happiness and comfort. Prepped meals, endless games, and as many blankets to cuddle...
What We’re Spending Our REI Dividends on This Year
Note to our readers: When you purchase REI items through The Trek's links, the site gets a portion of the sale. This will help keep us afloat during this uncertain...
Updates on Appalachian Trail Closures Due to COVID-19
(Updated 12 p.m. MT, March 27) Shenandoah National Park closed the park to all overnight backcountry camping effective Thursday, March 26. A statement from the park said that includes cabins,
Updates on Pacific Crest Trail Closures Due to COVID-19
(Updated 6:30 a.m. MT, March 28) The Pacific Crest Trail Association has asked thru-hikers already on trail to go home, and asks those waiting to start to postpone their thru-hikes....
PCT 2020: Letting Go and Postponing Until 2021
Two months ago, it was inconceivable that a pandemic would be the reason I questioned my PCT thru-hike. In my mind, the two biggest threats to my hike were pre-trail...