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The Nitty-Gritty of Gear Evolution on a Thru-Hike
About this time last year, I had just committed to my AT thru-hike, which meant that I was in the early research stages. Having never backpacked with less than 30-40...
Four Ugly Truths and Four Beautiful Realities About the Suck
The suck is an inescapable aspect of long-distance backpacking; no one eludes it. It is savage and unrelenting. It also, if you manage not to flee from it, yields breathtaking...
6 Ways a Thru-Hike Is a Hero’s Journey
Maybe you don’t feel heroic out there, but make no mistake, a thru-hike is as epic an undertaking as any ancient tale. Joseph Campbell, the mythologist, argued that across cultures...
More Than A Hike
Hello, world. It's been a minute since I've spoken with you all via The Trek, but I wanted to come at you with some motivation for this lovely Monday. Or...
Dear Future Thru-Hiker
Dear Future Thru-Hiker, At this point, you're looking at minor details like "where do I stop for my first resupply?" or "will I really have to hitchhike??". You've either told your...
21 Thru-Hikers Share How the Appalachian Trail Has Changed Their Lives
How does thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail change a person? It's a good question. Undoubtedly, someone who enters into the woods for a half year will be different from the person who emerges