Foothills Trail
The Beginning of Something Special
Hello to everyone out there on The Trek. I'm Zach, longtime follower, first-time blogger here. In 2007 Andrew Skurka completed the 6,875 Mile Great Western Loop, and with respect to...
Stories From The Trail Episode 10 – Daniel’s First Backpacking Trip!
Do you remember your first overnight backpacking trip? (Or are you looking forward to it?) Were you scared to sleep in the woods? Did you carry too much or too...
Failure: Get Bitter or Get Better
This is going to be a tough post for me to write, because there is something I have been very bitter about for a few months...I'll explain. I cannot think...
9 Long Trails That Belong on Your Bucket List
Good news: There are more trails in the world than we can ever hope to hike in our lifetime. Bad news: There are more trails in the world than we...
Exploring the Carolinas’ Foothills Trail
The Blue Ridge Mountains are well known for their three hundred sixty degree views from their bare summits. But while the Blue Ridge Mountain Balds may be a highlight of...