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Hiker Trash Stories Vol. II
If Instagram is to be believed, thru-hiking is six months of triumphant peak bagging and sun-drenched selfies next to state-line signs. Except when it's not. Thru-hiking is also eating a hot...
The Frugal Thru Hiker: A Few Tips on How to Stretch the Dollar on the Trail
A short, fun guide on how to pinch pennies during a thru hike when it comes to getting clean, food resupply, gear, shelter, and more!
10 Values of Hiker Trash Culture
For those of us that consider ourselves hiker trash we use the term with pride, as a statement of our beliefs and a testament to the miles we have under...
Week Two: A Horse with No Name
Week 2: Julian to Idyllwild The Anza-Borrega region is bleeding into the Mojave area now, and we are turning into desert animals. Our days have turned to dusty walks along...
Han Shan and Hiker Trash
April is National Poetry Month, a fact I mention here only so much as poetry has been an inspiration and activity related to my hiking. Poetry, and the example of...
My Indoorsy Friends Reactions To Thru Hiking
The reactions I've received from loved ones regarding thru hiking the Appalachian Trail have been quite hilarious. Their thoughts and concerns are not taken lightly, but I can't help but...
19 Disgusting, Degrading, and/or Hilarious Real-Life Hiker Trash Stories
The astounding number of responses to our hiker trash request fell entirely into two categories: Sleeping somewhere inappropriate, or eating something revolting. We’ll look into the scientific
A Scientific Explanation of Hiker Trash (in 25 Images)
New studies have taken aim at uncovering one of America's most unknown and exotic subcultures, commonly referred to as "Hiker Trash". With the wave of long distance hiking themed Hollywood
52 Warning Signs That You Might be an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker
Refer to an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker as "trash" and you will be met with a confused glance, angry scowl, or b-slap. Refer to an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker as "hiker trash" and you will