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Blogging, or rather trying to blog becomes an all day affair as I struggle to stay on task with a seemingly insurmountable amount of backlog to catch up on after an especially tough week on trail. The post Zero In Gorham, NH appeared first on The Trek....

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by onX Backcountry and LMNT, we are joined by Bee Corrado, a backpacker, public school Spanish teacher, and outdoor content creator currently pushing her way through the Pacific Crest...

Part 47 “The inner machinations of my mind are an enigma.” ightning in the dark. The glowing eyes of a gray fox. A river canyon, small and tight, the water shallow but threatening to swell from far-off rains. More lightning, a brief white sky over mountains bl...

very year, thousands of hopeful thru-hikers set off on a journey of nearly 2,200 miles. The Appalachian Trail stretches from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine.  Hikers encounter unforgettable scenery ranging from sprawling mountain vistas...

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I manage to not be blown out to sea in the morning and am quite take in by all the new things to look at in the afternoon as the path makes its way to a more industrial area of the coast. The post DAY 52 – Wales Coast Path > Wind and Imaginary Worlds appeared...

I woke up feeling like a completely different person than yesterday. My once throbbing feet were feeling strong, and my mind was at ease. It’s amazing what a little sleep can do. After the morning burn zone, we walked through Jefferson Park, which was lush and...

Like with any day's hike, I felt a desire to finish the hike. That was even stronger with this hike, as it represented the end of thousands of miles and months on trail. But that competed with a strong sense of nostalgia, thinking not only about the events of ...

Sleeping in is a luxury. When you keep a regular schedule, sleeping in is a rarity, even if you leave time and have the intention to rest. Recent sleep science encourages us to maintain a consistent sleep schedule to maximize our sleep quality. Sleep is the gr...

Day 50: Covertly Sniffing Locals Today it was easy to wake up early: town was calling, and I wanted to be on the first trolley from the trailhead at 9.30am. Thankfully, it was pretty easy trail. When though technically Mammoth Pass was a pass, it felt like bar...

Day 1 The post Helena to Lincoln-Wet weather, long water carries, log cabins appeared first on The Trek....

9/1/26 The post Last Week in Virginia! appeared first on The Trek....

Farewell Wyoming, Hello Colorado! The post Week 11 on the CDT appeared first on The Trek....

New England! I had been dreaming of this stretch of trail for so long! All the years leading up to the hike? This is what I longed for. At the beginning of the hike? This is what I was too nervous to believe I’d reach! I couldn’t dwell on it too long but here ...

Cold Oats and a Beautiful Sunrise I woke up from Tillerton Camp just before official sunrise. I’m about 22 miles from completion. I know I need to eat breakfast at camp today, since my supply of on-the-go breakfast items is nearly gone. I still have plenty of ...

It's a cold August morning on the AT. I have every reason for an early start as I have a golden opportunity to finish up early and treat myself to some a heap of town food. The post Sunny Saturday In New Hampshire appeared first on The Trek....

I try to practice not looking at the map all the time and just experiencing what’s in front of me — with limited success. The post DAY 51 – Wales Coast Path > Experiencing What’s Right In Front of Me appeared first on The Trek....

Day 61 – SOBO Mile 1072.9 – 1098.3 – Siskiyou and Trinity County Line The post Days 61 – 63 – Mt Shasta appeared first on The Trek....

Today brought one of my toughest days on trail. Our morning brought us around Three Fingered Jack, one of the most famous peaks in Oregon. I had quite a bit of cell service, so I made some calls to my friends and family. I hadn’t had a chance to call home in a...

I pass two big milestones today — 50 days and 700 miles. And I’m just a little bored… The post DAY 50 – Wales Coast Path > 50 Days, 700 Miles, Just a Little Bored appeared first on The Trek....

Dear 2025 Brandy “Pumbaa” Sales, The post Dear Pumbaa in 2025, This Is Your Why in 2026 appeared first on The Trek....

As of September 4th, I’ve finished over 193 miles of the 338 I need to complete the Appalachian Trail.  However, these miles do not include the White Mountains, which have been described as “15 percent of the AT, and 85 percent of the work.”  I don’t know if t...

Camp Corliss Shelter and a Forshadowing Shower The post Day 17 – Devil’s Gulch and a Rainy Belvidere Mountain appeared first on The Trek....