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 costFREE

Class of 2025: Apply to be a Vlogger!

Questions? Let’s chat! Feel free to reach out to [email protected]