A Scottish Story – Day 20, Secret Waterfall and First Wet Feet River Crossing

A Scottish Story – Day 20, Secret Waterfall and First Wet Feet River Crossing

A wonderful day of walking through mixed terrain and challenges. It was the coldest night yet last night, requiring me to pull a thermal top and socks out of my...

May 18, 2025 : Melly W.
The Week Of Fatigue and Confusion, Week Six on the AT

The Week Of Fatigue and Confusion, Week Six on the AT

  Day 36, 9.5 miles to Saunders Shelter We survived the ax tent and rain before heading back to the diner for breakfast. For once, I didn’t try to eat...

May 18, 2025 : Cynthia Olsen
Emotions and experiences on the first 275 miles of the PCT

Emotions and experiences on the first 275 miles of the PCT

This is my first long distance through hike attempt and I’m pretty sure nothing could have prepared me for how I feel. Even after years of daydreaming about it and...

May 18, 2025 : Tim E
Like a Double [Nearo] In the Sky

Like a Double [Nearo] In the Sky

I’ve never slept so well in a bunkhouse in my life. Just something about Wood’s Hole helped me stay rested all night. So that was really nice. The bed was...

May 18, 2025 : Eddy "Late Start" Li
CDT Days 3-5: Hachita to Lordsburg

CDT Days 3-5: Hachita to Lordsburg

For being in the absolute middle of nowhere in it's purest form, I thought Hachita was quite the town and I'm surprised that every hiker doesn't stop there. Even the...

May 18, 2025 : Kelly Rogue
To Going Beyond: Day 1 on the PCT

To Going Beyond: Day 1 on the PCT

This is where I begin I wake to the moon. It’s a pre-dawn hour. Stillness seems to hang in the air outside my tent as if the world is waiting...

May 18, 2025 : Lily Garcia
Days 55-57, 1,000 miles, VA rollercoaster complete, Harpers Ferry, and start of MD

Days 55-57, 1,000 miles, VA rollercoaster complete, Harpers Ferry, and start of MD

Day 55: Great weather today, another hot one. Hit 1,000 miles today! Goal was to make it to Bear’s Den Hostel. The manager, Glen had his two dogs there which...

May 18, 2025 : Natalie Nicols
BMT Day 4: Hiding In a Spooky Tunnel

BMT Day 4: Hiding In a Spooky Tunnel

A Thunderstorm woke me at 4 am. A Very wet day of hiking. I found a nice tunnel to take a break in!

May 18, 2025 : Chase Roberts
Part Thirteen: My Best Day on The Trail

Part Thirteen: My Best Day on The Trail

Saturday, August 17th - Pinedale, WY My tired eyes gazed out the window as two horned silhouettes darted across the golden hills - pronghorns. The car engine groaned beneath us,...

May 18, 2025 : Titouan Le Roux
Ode to the Desert

Ode to the Desert

I feel like the desert is sacred ground. Good omens keep appearing before my eyes. Protection in the form of Golden Eagles, watchful eyes of the tall yuccas, gorgeous lilacs,...

May 18, 2025 : Catherine Tsarouhtsis