36 Results for "vermont"

My Favorite Way to Train for a Thru-Hike

My Favorite Way to Train for a Thru-Hike

As I prepare for my PCT thru-hike, I have been focusing on physical fitness. When I’m home in Virginia Beach, I’m in the gym every day. That’s fine, but it's...

Feb 13, 2024 : Kirby
Looking West from Katahdin

Looking West from Katahdin

The mountains around me were breathtaking but I could only see one thing. The iconic sign on the summit of Mt Katahdin was in sight. It had been a long...

Jan 13, 2024 : Kirby
The 15 Best Long-Distance Trails in the US

The 15 Best Long-Distance Trails in the US

When it comes to hiking long distances, there are countless trails to choose from. The US alone offers hundreds of unique hiking experiences with every kind of natural setting you...

Aug 30, 2023 : Diane Duffard
Backpacker Radio #195 | Jack “Quadzilla” Jones 2.0: the Calendar Year Triple Crown and Handling Isolationism

Backpacker Radio #195 | Jack “Quadzilla” Jones 2.0: the Calendar Year Triple Crown and Handling Isolationism

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined once again by Quadzilla.  We of course go deep on his calendar year triple crown from last...

Apr 3, 2023 : Backpacker Radio
“Gear Blowouts // Customer Service and Thru-Hiker Relationships: Why is it Important?”

“Gear Blowouts // Customer Service and Thru-Hiker Relationships: Why is it Important?”

Gear Blowouts Customer Service and Thru-Hiker Relationships: Why is it Important? PCT Class of 2022   Introduction /// On long trails, the gear you take with you is all you...

Jan 3, 2023 : Wesley Black
GEAR

GEAR

I love it, if you care enough to be reading this you probably understand where I’m coming from. I’ve spent more money on it than I’d like to admit sometimes,...

Feb 18, 2022 : Lightning Rod
Why I’m Hiking the PCT This Year Instead of Going Back to School

Why I’m Hiking the PCT This Year Instead of Going Back to School

“Dude, guess what? I think I’m going to hike the PCT next year.” Receiving this text message from one of my dearest friends, Kelly, aka my “trail sister” would dramatically...

Nov 30, 2021 : Rachel Shoemaker
One Week til Go

One Week til Go

It's official. I have one week before standing at the trailhead at Hart's Pass. In a week I'll start walking 30 miles north to tag the Canadian border before turning...

Jul 1, 2021 : Rachel Crafford
Allow Me to (Re)Introduce Myself

Allow Me to (Re)Introduce Myself

TLDR; I’m hiking because I’m sad my mom died and a medium told me to go to the woods to find myself. Skeptical? Fair enough, I would be rolling my...

Jun 18, 2021 : Ellie B.
Meet the Trail Correspondents: Season 3

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...

May 27, 2021 : Jacob Deutsch