Thru-Hiking Culture
Congratulations to these 2023 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 1
2650 miles, 3 states, 26 national forests, 7 national parks, and countless ramen bombs later, these Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers have successfully trekked from Mexico to Canada. Making it to...
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 5
Another week, another stellar lineup of Appalachian Trail thru-hike finishers! This week, we have a huge group of thru-hikers that recently finished their journey along the AT. Every day, these
Thru-Hiking and Autism: How Backpacking Helped Me Discover My Superpower
People with autism often find peace in nature. Here's why thru-hiking is a perfect way for autists to discover what makes them great.
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 4
Found amongst the rugged terrain of the eastern United States, stretches the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail. This iconic trail weaves through 14 states, from Georgia's Springer Mountain to Maine's
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 3
From their first steps on the Appalachian Trail, these thru-hikers were fueled by the dream of standing triumphant on Katahdin's peak. Each day, they marched toward that final goal with...
2023 It’s Still Summer Giveaway Winners
Yes, summer is coming to its inevitable end, but in true The Trek fashion, we're dragging it out for as long as possible. That's why we announced our It's Still...
Reflection: My Long Walk
It's been one week since I reached the summit of Mount Katahdin in Maine, officially completing my initiation into long distance "thru" hiking and solidifying my place among a varied...
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 2
Embarking on the iconic Appalachian Trail – a 2,190-mile journey that weaves through the heart of America's wilderness, traversing fourteen states along the contours of the Appalachian Mountain Range
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 1
Ah, the Appalachian Trail – an iconic trail woven through the fabric of America's wilderness. Stretching over 2,190 miles and spanning fourteen states, this trail traces the contours of the
I fell into a vortex in Oregon’s best trail town
Lost Luggage I landed in Medford, Oregon after a trip back east for a family wedding - with both my backpack and kitesurfing gear in tow! My plan was to...