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Two Years After Hurricane Helene, AT Hikers Warned of Possible Hurricane Isaias Impacts
Hurricane Isaias is now expected to impact the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is advising hikers to get off trail and
Congratulations to These 2026 Appalachian Trail Finishers (Part 5)
Every year, thousands of hopeful thru-hikers set off on a journey of nearly 2,200 miles. The Appalachian Trail stretches from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. Hikers
The Great Colorado Route: A Thru-Hiker Just Created a 1,700-Mile Loop Trail Around Colorado
Donovan "Iceman" Rice just became the first successful thru-hiker of the Great Colorado Route (GCR), a 1700-mile loop trail of his own creation. The trail summits 47 of Colorado's 13ers...
The Slingfin SplitWing Shelter Review: A Unique Modular Tent for the Dedicated Ultralight Backpacker
The SlingFin SplitWing shelter bundle is the most minimal offering in SlingFin’s line of shelters. Its modular design sets it apart, as it can be pitched in four different configurations....
Trail Correspondents: S5 Episode 13 | Lessons Learned
Months on trail have a way of teaching lessons that no guidebook can prepare you for. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents reflect on the moments, mistakes, surprises, and hard-earned wisdom that...
Is the Appalachian Trail Too Crowded? Here’s What Hikers Actually Report
Much is made of how crowded the Appalachian Trail supposedly is. Stories on the internet sometimes make it sound like you’ll never have a moment’s peace on this trail, let...
Should You Bring a Sun Umbrella on the Appalachian Trail?
They’re a little quirky, a little unconventional, but hiking umbrellas have become a popular backpacking accessory in recent years. They’re especially handy on arid western trails, where hikers can
Congratulations to These 2026 Pacific Crest Trail Finishers (Part 3)
The Pacific Crest Trail is one of North America’s most beautiful and iconic thru-hikes, stretching 2,650 miles from the Mexican border all the way to Canada. Every year, thousands of...
Thru-Hiking the AT on a $2,000 Budget with Livvy “Stumbles” Weld (BPR #377)
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Livvy "Stumbles" Weld, a Triple Crown thru-hiker, Trek Writer, and budding
Opinion: I Hate This Roadless Area on the PCT. Help Me Protect It
This is a guest post by Josh Sanders, a PCT thru-hiker with a background in environmental policy. It may sound strange, but I’m going to spend the next few minutes...
