Our Team

theTrek.co is dedicated to shining a spotlight on current hikers’ journeys. We have more than a hundred current thru-hikers sharing their journeys right here on this site. Whether you want to be entertained, informed, or just live vicariously through the adventures of those who have dropped everything to walk ridiculously long distances, you’ve come to the right place. We also offer future hikers a platform to share their journey with a large (and growing) community.

theTrek.co is dedicated to helping future hikers. We’ve got a slew of excellent writers (primarily former thru-hikers) dishing out invaluable advice- whether you’re curious about which gear to buy, how to save money on the trail, where to send mail drops, or how to avoid injury- we’ve got ya covered.

theTrek.co is dedicated to celebrating our country’s long trails, long distance backpacking, and the hiker trash community. Because anyone who’s spent any time on any of this country’s long trails knows firsthand just how magical our trails and its people are. We are here to showcase this wonderful way of life and those who make it so.

theTrek.co is where you go to get All Things Long-Distance Backpacking. We strive to be Hiker Trash’s go-to resource not only for the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail, but thru-hiking and long-distance backpacking at large. So, if there’s anything that you can’t find on this site- let us know– and we will change that. We read every email and hope to create the best experience possible.

But above all, we strive to inspire you to get out and Trek for yourself. Life is too short to compromise on your dreams. We hope that we can serve as that friendly kick in the butt to get you out of your chair and into the mountains! Live big!