Apply to Be a Vlogger for The Trek!
Calling all 2025 thru-hikers!
Looking to vlog your 2025 thru-hike? Want to reach a huge audience without the hassle of starting and maintaining a website? DID WE JUST BECOME BEST FRIENDS?!
The Trek is looking for a select few 2025 thru-hikers from the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail who are passionate about storytelling and want to share their journey with the world.
What you get:
- Revenue share on your videos through The Trek’s YouTube.
- Free and discounted gear from our partnering brands.
- Prominent exposure on The Trek’s YouTube channel (+30,000 subscribers).
- Exposure across The Trek’s social media channels (+500,000 followers)
- The opportunity for Instagram Takeovers.
- Support from The Trek’s dedicated Community Manager, available to answer any and all questions.
- Access to a private Instagram Chat of fellow Trek contributors (current and alum)
- Profile features such as a gear list, photo gallery, mileage stats, backend post views, and more (we’re open to suggestions too!)
- The ability for family, friends, and fans to subscribe directly to your posts via email
- Discount and FREE Trek merch
- A Hiker Spotlight program: Active contributors get a goody / SWAG package sent while on trail, a feature on the website, and the opportunity for an Instagram Takeover
- Standout Vloggers will be given additional consideration as guest on Backpacker Radio, The Trek’s flagship podcast.
The cost: FREE
Class of 2025: Apply to be a Vlogger!
Questions? Let’s chat! Feel free to reach out to [email protected].