291 Results for "colorado trail"
Professor Hardcore’s 28-Year Appalachian Trail Section Hike
My AT section hike began in 1975 with an impulsive and poorly planned climb up Katahdin on the Hunt Trail with my two younger brothers and my 11-year-old daughter. Twenty-eight...
Backpacker Radio #169 | Kylie Yang on Ridgerunning on the AT, Working for the CDTC, and Giving Back through Trail Work
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, guest co-host Steven Shattuck aka Twinkle and yours truly are joined by Kylie Yang. Kylie is a Field Programs Manager...
22 Trek Bloggers on the Appalachian Trail You Should Be Following in 2022
As the snow melts in the PCT's Sierra Mountains and Katahdin opens to AT hikers, we find ourselves deep in the throes of thru-hiking season once more. For months now,...
Pre-Trail Injuries Are a Pain, Literally
Date: March 14, 2022 Location: Parents' pullout air mattress Suffice it to say I’m not where I want to be right now. I had everything planned and lined up, and...
9 Unexpected Benefits of Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail
I went into my Appalachian Trail thru-hike with few expectations other than the hope for a great adventure and a vague idea about "growing as a person" over the course...
For the Challenge – Attempting the Appalachain Trail Southbound in 2021
I've been thinking... As it gets closer and closer to my AT start date, I've been thinking a lot more about the "why". At the moment, I'm still not really...
From Maine to Colorado – Thoughts Before Heading West
It’s a familiar feeling. The preparation stage. Logistics, excitement, nerves, butterflies, gear finalization, planning, etc.. Soon enough, I’ll be on my way to start a thru-hike of the Colorado
Meet the Trail Correspondents: Season 3
Thru-hiking season is officially upon us. And for listeners of The Trek's podcasts, you know what that means. We're continuing onto season 3 of Trail Correspondents with an all-star team...
The Best Time of Year to Hike These 23 Popular Long Trails
Choosing when to start a trail can make or break your thru-hike. Luckily, we’ve done the research for you on the best time to start your hike.
7 Ways to Be “Trans Competent” on Trail
In the hiking community, we need to be proactive in making hiking and backpacking accessible and inclusive to all people. One way YOU can make a difference is by being...