A Novice Emerges Trail Hardened after Snows in Smokies

I’m a little late on the blog scene here at The Trek as I’m nearing 1,000 miles. So let me get you caught up on the last 900 miles as...

Apr 29, 2018 : Danny Strayer

16 Things 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers Need To Know

In just a few short weeks, thru-hiking season will be upon us again. As the class of 2018 purchases the final pieces of gear and packs up the last few...

Dec 22, 2017 : Colleen Goldhorn

2017 Was Another Record-Breaking Year for the Appalachian Trail

Here it is! The annual update of the Appalachian Trail (AT) thru-hiking statistics for the 2017 hiking season. 2017 was a record-breaking season for the AT. More hikers attempted a thru-hike...

Dec 4, 2017 : Emily

Appalachian Trail Ridgerunner: Dream Job or Not?

Being an AT ridge runner is not about getting paid to hike. Education and cleaning privies are some of the main job duties of ridge runners. I discuss the misconceptions,...

Oct 30, 2017 : Sara Leibold

It’s not ultralight—but it will do

Only 21 days until I set off on a flip-flop thru-hike from Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and I’ve just finalized my gear. I thought I had everything figured out, oh,...

Apr 9, 2017 : Anne Baker

Dogs and The Smokies: What You Need to Know

There's nothing quite like heading into the great outdoors with my best friends. Those best friends happen to have four legs and waggy tails, and while I wish they could...

Feb 27, 2017 : Stacia Bennett

13 Things 2017 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers Need to Know

Setting out to thru-hike is a complicated, somewhat overwhelming process, and it's impossible to know what the entirety of 2,000+ miles will throw at you. With this in mind, we...

Feb 6, 2017 : Maggie Slepian