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A Hiker’s Adventures: Camping Fails and Mountain Top Dreams

A Hiker’s Adventures: Camping Fails and Mountain Top Dreams

Hey there, fellow adventurers! Today, I have the tale of my final night of gear testing at Joshua Tree. This was my second attempt at camping in recent weeks and...

Feb 4, 2024 : Caroline
Backpacker Radio #225 | Andrea Lankford on the PCT’s Three Missing Hikers

Backpacker Radio #225 | Andrea Lankford on the PCT’s Three Missing Hikers

In today’s very spooky episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Andrea Lankford, author of “Trail of the Lost: The Relentless Search to Bring Home...

Oct 30, 2023 : Backpacker Radio
Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hiker Gear List

Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hiker Gear List

Based on our Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hiker Gear List, here's a non-exhaustive list of suggested gear items for a Continental Divide Trail thru-hike. The PCT and CDT are trails that...

Sep 7, 2023 : Owen Eigenbrot
Hiker Walks from Alabama to New England

Hiker Walks from Alabama to New England

Bama➡️Baxter Day 123&124  Day 123: 19 miles This morning I woke up in my tent after sleeping great. The thunder and lightning last night was loud for a while, but...

Aug 15, 2023 : Peg Leg
The Stairway to Heaven – Day 1 on the JMT

The Stairway to Heaven – Day 1 on the JMT

Strap on your hiking boots for Day 1 on the John Muir Trail, where a stairway to heaven awaits! Warning: it might feel like an uphill battle to the pearly...

Jul 1, 2023 : Chana Putnam
Day 70: Almost Heaven

Day 70: Almost Heaven

I’ve never had a day on the AT yet where I didn’t feel like hiking. Every day so far, I’ve woken up excited to get my miles and to see...

Jun 23, 2023 : Jon
Drunk Thru Hikers Say the Darnedest Things

Drunk Thru Hikers Say the Darnedest Things

Bama➡️Baxter Day 61&62 Day 61: 20.5 miles This morning I woke up and my tent was surprisingly dry considering we camped in a pasture. I got up a bit earlier...

May 2, 2023 : Peg Leg
Backpacker Radio #188 | Valentine’s Day 3.0: Two Hiker Trash Couples Tell All

Backpacker Radio #188 | Valentine’s Day 3.0: Two Hiker Trash Couples Tell All

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek brought to you by Good To-Go, the studio is transforming into a love lodge as we interview not one but...

Feb 13, 2023 : Backpacker Radio
Heavenly trail magic!

Heavenly trail magic!

Day 52, 18.5 miles We’re on trail at 7am and soon leave the nice pine plantation. At road crossing we use the porta pottie. A lady pulls up with her...

Jul 16, 2022 : Apple Pie
Indian Heaven Wilderness

Indian Heaven Wilderness

The only realistic crossing option was a downed pine tree with a trunk width no bigger than my thigh. I tightened my gear down and put my head up, this...

Jul 11, 2022 : Trunks