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Trail Correspondents Episode #5 | Night Before the Trail + First Day on Trail (Group 1)
The shows leading up to today's served a necessary role. They introduced us to our 2019 hikers. We got to meet the vast array of personalities trekking across the country,...
Freedom and (a Little) Frustration: Sandal-Wearing Thru-Hikers Explain Themselves
In more than 2,100 miles of hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2016, I never got a single blister on my feet. That was thanks, in part, to the miracle of...
35 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers You Need to Be Following on Instagram in 2019
Each year, dozens of The Trek’s beloved bloggers and vloggers hit the Pacific Crest Trail and, in addition to their prolific prose, also capture their journeys via Instagram. Follow along...
Wisdom from 2018 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers (Pt. II)
To those of you who have been following along since the first Wisdom from the (Recent) Past post, welcome back! To those of you just jumping in, welcome (check out...
How to Choose a Backpack for a Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hike
Before you buy a backpack for your PCT thru-hike, get a reasonable idea of what your pack weight will be (all your gear, food, and water). Most backpack companies state...
Backpacker Radio #33: Andrew Skurka and Second Chance Hiker
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by adventuring legend, author, blogger, and backcountry guide Andrew Skurka. This is a very meaty show; we...
PCT Lodging Highlights: Hostels, Motels, Campgrounds, and Trail Angels
Yes, you will be spending most of your nights outside during a PCT thru-hike. But when you cross into a town, it's common to want a warm bed to sleep...
Your Guide to Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Trail Angels
If you are section or thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in 2019 (or know someone who is), you'll want to read, bookmark, or print this story to note some...
Wisdom from 2018 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers (Pt. I)
As the new thru-hiking season dawns, many people are prepping for the adventure of a lifetime. Shakedown hikes, last-minute gear purchases, and breaking in that first pair of trail runners....
Thru-Hiking? Consider Volunteering with Adventure Scientists
As outdoorsmen and women, we have a duty to protect the places we play in. Our parks and wilderness areas are sacred to us but we need to remember that...
