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  • Hiking the Presidential Traverse: a hut-to-hut adventure
  • This Proposed 1,700-Mile Hiking Route Might Be the Ultimate Way to Experience Colorado
  • Vicariously hike the Appalachian in the gorgeous A Trail Tale

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dri.es /1 month ago

Hiking the Presidential Traverse: a hut-to-hut adventure

Years ago, I wrote about hiking the Pemi Loop. To my surprise, many people still read that post. I imagine them sitting at a kitchen table with a map spread before them, trying to...

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unofficialnetworks.com /1 month ago

This Proposed 1,700-Mile Hiking Route Might Be the Ultimate Way to Experience Colorado

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theverge.com /1 week ago

Vicariously hike the Appalachian in the gorgeous A Trail Tale

I used to be an avid hiker and would try to go backpacking a few times a year. I always dreamed of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, but life kind of got in the way. (Turns out jo...

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thetrek.co /1 day ago

This Thru-Hiker Carries a 3.5-Pound Laptop and Works Remotely From the Trail

For some hikers, a zero day means sleeping in, eating everything in sight, and forgetting that email exists. For Eric “Laptop” Weld, it means eight hours of remote work. itting on...

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nytimes.com /3 weeks ago

He’s Hiking 2,190 Miles. We Tagged Along for 16, Cameras and All.

A 91-year-old hiker is on a quest to complete the entire Appalachian Trail. Two journalists, lugging hefty equipment, joined him for a scenic but punishing stretch.

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thetrek.co /1 day ago

Reflections on Hiking the PCT While Working Full-Time

Introduction When I started hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in March 2026, I knew my hike was going to look different from almost everyone else’s. I wasn’t quitting my job, taking a...

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unofficialnetworks.com /1 week ago

91-Year-Old Becomes The Oldest Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker (2,198 Miles)

Massive congratulations going out to Dale “Grey Beard” Sanders who completed the 2,198-mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine on Monday, reaching the summit of Mount Katahdin...

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thetrek.co /4 days ago

Getting Better Trail Legs in New England

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 des...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

We Surveyed Triple Crowners About Their Gear. Their Answers Surprised Us

ompleting the Triple Crown of thru-hiking means hiking the entire lengths of three of North America’s longest trails: the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Di...

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thetrek.co /3 weeks ago

Thru-Hiking Is Going To Ruin Your Life

o, you’ve been thinking about quitting your job and heading out on a thru-hike. Perhaps you’ve been reading stories and daydreaming about this adventure for the greater part of you...

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thetrek.co /6 days ago

The Lake Ozette Triangle. A Fun Thru-Hike of Epically Small Proportions.

In what may be the shortest “thru-hike” ever detailed on The Trek, I’d like to share with you the adventures my two friends and I had recently on the Washington coast. The post The...

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thetrek.co /1 week ago

The OCT~ in the wild wilderness

11 year old thru-hiker PJ writes about hiking a section of the Oregon Coast Trail between Gold Beach and the Samuel Boardman corridor. The post The OCT~ in the wild wilderness ap...

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thetrek.co /2 days ago

Congratulations to These 2026 Appalachian Trail Finishers (Part 2)

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...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Is the Ultralight Obsession Ruining Thru-Hiking?

wenty years ago, thru-hikers hit the trail wearing heavy leather boots and sturdy packs built to haul 45 pounds of gear. Paper maps and guidebooks stood in for smartphones, technic...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Northville-Placid Trail Thru-Hike – Preparation, Itinerary, Gear, and Art

In a little over a month, I’ll be setting out on a thru-hike of the Northville-Placid Trail. This will be my first multi-day trip since my thru-hike of the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenw...

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thetrek.co /2 weeks ago

Camino Summer Reflections: Notes from the Francès and Portuguẽs

Hooked on hiking When I joined the Mount Rogers Appalachian Trail Club 14 years ago, I found a community devoted to hiking and maintaining the AT, the famous 2,190 mile footpath ru...

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thetrek.co /4 weeks ago

My Long Trail Starting Lineup

As I began my research for my Long Trail, a couple of things became clear very quickly. The first was that I needed to get lighter. Way lighter! As a Vermonter with a compromised a...

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thetrek.co /1 week ago

PCT Washington Sections H & I: Cascade Locks to Snoqualmie Pass (Miles 2150.2–2396.5)

Note: I am hiking the PCT while working full-time remotely. I work Monday through Thursday from my RV, and trail run some Monday-Thursday nights and hike Friday through Sunday befo...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Caravan Travel and Tips for Planning a Thru Hike in Namibia, Africa

If you’re planning an overnight backpacking trip in Namibia, there are a few things you absolutely need to know. You can’t simply show up at the trailhead and start hiking like you...

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unofficialnetworks.com /1 month ago

How Much Does It Cost To Hike The Appalachian Trail?

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

40k(ish) for 40 oz

Long day. This morning the boys were amped on hiking over a marathon to get to donner ski ranch. I woke up with an 88 sleep score per Garmin, so felt like it could happen. The firs...

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unbelievablefactsblog.com /1 month ago

Gatewood finished her first successful hike in 146 days, reportedly wearing out several pairs of…

Gatewood finished her first successful hike in 146 days, reportedly wearing out several pairs of...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

The Triple Crowner Survey: How Much Does It Cost To Triple Crown (and Which Trail Is Most Expensive)?

ompleting the Triple Crown of thru-hiking means hiking the entire lengths of North America’s three most iconic long trails: the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continen...

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thetrek.co /1 week ago

Less talk, more hiking (Day 110)

We’ve had some fun and easier days lately, it’s time for some bigger mile days to keep on track! Quillt, who joined us yesterday, is hiking with us again today. She’s struggling a...

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