30 Day Countdown to the Appalachian Trail
When I first decided to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail over a year ago, it seemed like an eternity away. At the time that was a good thing. I needed to...
Appalachian Trail Gear List for Older Hikers (Beginner-Friendly)
Meet my stepmom, Nora. She’s loved hiking all her life and has dreamed about hiking the Appalachian Trail since she was in her 20s. Now at the age of 60...
The Five Most Common Questions I’ve Been Asked About Thru-Hiking the AT
Are you going alone? After taking into account that this question usually (not always) stems more from safety concerns because I am a female than it does out of...
In the darkness remember the light
The darkness is only a passing thing On December 18 I hiked the Kisil Point Trail in Letchworth State Park on a glorious day with lots of sunshine and lots...
Backpacker Radio 92 | Andrew Skurka Returns
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are once again joined by Andrew Skurka- and as you might’ve already guessed, it does not disappoint. We touch...
How I Saved Hundreds on My AT Thru-Hike Gear List
As a brand new blogger for The Trek, I was so excited to use the gear list feature. I know I've spent many hours this past year diving into any...
Why I’m Hammock Camping On The Appalachian Trail
This post details why I chose to go with a hammock over a tent and will address some of the drawbacks of my choice. If you're interested in using a...
Our New Year’s Approach
An End and The BeginningWe could have chosen any number of places to visit in celebration of the new year but we settled on one... the AT Approach Trail! Over...
65 Days and a Wake Up
Life is about to change quickly and drastically.
The 2020 AT Section Hiker Survey: Motives and Logistics
Long overlooked in our annual surveys, Appalachian Trail (AT) section hikers were the focus of this year's survey. We surveyed 448 people, 34 of whom had completed the entire AT...