hiker trash

Week Two: A Horse with No Name

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...

Apr 23, 2016 : Maggie Wallace
Han Shan and Hiker Trash

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...

Apr 7, 2016 : Joe Schmidt
My Indoorsy Friends Reactions To Thru Hiking

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...

Nov 11, 2015 : Ashley Schellhase
19 Disgusting, Degrading, and/or Hilarious Real-Life Hiker Trash Stories

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

Oct 21, 2015 : Maggie Slepian
A Scientific Explanation of Hiker Trash (in 25 Images)

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

Jan 28, 2015 : Carlie Gentry
52 Warning Signs That You Might be an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker

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

Jan 26, 2015 : Zach