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2017 a big year for ticks in the Northeast?
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy takes lyme disease so seriously they list lime disease at the top of their health page ahead of even sanitation.
Ready to Launch
My wife organized a retirement/AT launch party and invited friends, relatives, and work colleagues. I was truly surprised, and it was great to see everyone before I begin this adventure....
6 Essentials Every Backpacker Should Have in Their First Aid Kit, According to a Pharmacist
This is a guest post by Paul "Aragorn" Larrat. Extended travel in the wilderness necessitates carrying your “life support system” on your back, including your “trekking pharmacy.” As a long
A List of Long-Distance Trails in the US
Itching for a long hike but don't know which trail to pick? Yeah, we've been there too. The US is brimming with long-distance trails, but when it comes time to...
The Quehanna Trail: Finding Solitude in the Pennsylvania Wilds
With the exception of the AT, Pennsylvania's trails don't receive much attention outside of the Mid-Atlantic region. Many people are thus surprised to learn that the Keystone State hosts a...
14 Things I’ll NEVER Do on My 2024 AT Thru-Hike
Purple Lotus has a list of things she thinks she'll never do on the Appalachian Trail this year. Is it reasonable?
Q&A #2: Backpacking with a Gun, Crush It Syndrome, Overrated Gear, Emotionally Draining Trail Experiences, and More (BPR #242)
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are bringing back another edition of Q&A. Today we’re joined by our pal and chronic thru-hiker and adventurer, Steven...
Unpacking My Thru-Hiking Fears
Hikers often carry heavy loads when they're thru hiking, and not all the weight is on their backs.
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...
Why I’ve Decided to Say Goodbye to Modern Plumbing and Voluntarily Live a Life of Dig-It-Yourself Toilets
Come suffer with me through the mortifying ordeal of being known!