251 Results for "footwear"
A Week in the Woods
Ok, it hasn't been a full week out on the trail and I am super comfortable in my hostel bunk tonight but it has been a week since my journey...
April 1-10; Hiking the AT, the Dragon, an Eclipse, Morels, and How I Left My Trail Legs in Arkansas
April 1 - Monday Update We woke up in our tents at the fire tower. We were glad we slept in the tents and didn't cowboy camp in the tower,...
How do you like your drink? With ice or salamander?
Day 17: Icewater Spring and the return of winter In the Smokies, it is compulsory to stay in a shelter rather than a tent unless there is no room. Prior...
Pinhoti Trail: Hike Lessons Learned
Hello all! I’ve missed you! I have been off The Pinhoti Trail for about a month and thought I would update you on my knee, plans, and spirits. Ice became...
One Year Later…
It's been one year since I set foot on Springer Mountain to begin my AT thru-hike. Thinking back to the emotions of the first day, which ranged from euphoria to...
AT Gateways Festival
Most people have heard of the Appalachian Trail Days Festival held in May in Damascus VA but there are many other festivals held in trail towns along the AT. One...
Top Stoves, Filters, Rain Gear, and More on the Appalachian Trail: 2023 Thru-Hiker Survey
Each year here at The Trek, we ask long-distance hikers on the Appalachian Trail (AT) about the stoves and water filters they used on their 2023 thru-hike. This year we...
30 Reasons Why Crocs Are The Perfect Hiking/ Trail Shoe
Views in the post are not solely mine and have been proven with thousands of miles/ kilometers of hiking, running, walking, and everything in between. Remember, if it can be...
Rockin’ in the Bedrocks: Long Distance Hiking in Sandals
Importance of Footwear Selecting the right footwear for the trail is undoubtedly one of the most crucial decisions a hiker can make. The wrong shoes can significantly hinder your hike,...
Is Your Name Judy, Because You’re Judging Me!
Backpackers don't judge each other in the usual way, but we do sometimes give some side eye to each others' choices.