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The Snowy, High San Gabriels
I woke up at Mt. Islip parking area, and found that the other two tents were still set up and the cowboy camper was still there. These were ominous signs. ...
ADT Day 83: 40 mi/18 hrs to Illinois
5:00 am: I wake in yet another field of corn just off the road, the early light reminding me I can ill afford to sleep in, surrounded by private land...
Another lost bear line!
Day 63 Tent-site to Stagnant Pond 10.4 miles - AT mile 482.8 Card of the day - VII The Chariot Following the debauchery of the night before, as promised I...
The Common Questions from Non-Hikers
The Big Questions from Non-Hikers I’ll briefly answer the common questions that I’m usually asked. Are you going alone? This is every woman’s first question. Yes, I start alone. I...
They’re Just Feet, But They Can Leave Big Footprints
I am walking in the shrub steppe somewhere between san gorgonio and big bear when something small and buzzing flies between my sun hoodie and my face. i shake my...
PCT Prep- Things You Didn’t Know You Needed to Know!
My niece wrote me the other day and exclaimed at how much "fun" she knew I was having. "Am I having fun?," I wondered. Ofcourse, I am, but with only...
FKT or Fastest known time
The start date for my journey is fast approaching, while i can't give an exact date i can say i will begin by the end of march.This is a northbound...
The AT Is Crowded. Why Not Start Your Thru-Hike on the Benton Mackaye Trail Instead?
It’s March, and the Appalachian Trail is teeming with humanity. Thousands attempt to hike the iconic footpath each year — and for better or worse, many of them start in...
Well River, We’re Not In Maine Anymore.
Travel From ME to GA, Days -2 to 0 Day -2 I picked up our rental car at the jetport in Portland and tossed my exquisitely packed pack in the...
Announcing the 2024 Badger Sponsorship
We are excited to announce that The Trek's 2024 Badger Sponsorship is now live! We've got tents, packs, quilts, apparel, food, and accessories from the biggest and best names in...