Inspiration
6 Mistakes to Avoid on the Appalachian Trail from a Backpacking Guide
No one starts as an expert backpacker and we all make mistakes. Here are behaviors to avoid from an Appalachian Trail backpacking guide.
Warrior Expeditions: One Soldier’s Journey on the Appalachian Trail
With his dream of helping veterans, former Marine, Sean Gobin, created Warrior Expeditions—an organization designed to help veterans to get out and deal with their war-related issues through the healing...
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[Book Review] Two Thousand Miles to Happy by Andrea Shapiro
Two Thousand Miles to Happy is an illustrated children's book that chronicles Earl Shaffer's historic thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.
32 Feet Up: A Single Mom and Her 15 Kids Hike the Appalachian Trail
Excerpt: Ever since she was 12 years old, Nikki dreamed of thru hiking the Appalachian Trail. 35 years, and 15 kids later, she turned her dream into a reality.
You’ve Never Been as Ready as You Are Now
Introduction Some Quick Context Let me introduce an Elephant into the room so that we can talk about it. I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail last year. There, I said it....
Trail Magic (Marlene) and Humps
The Beauty Of Marlene After almost 400 miles I finally found myself face to face with an angel. She goes by the name Marlene. I came down to Hughes Gap...
Finding Community After Combat: An Interview with Tony DePricio of Warrior Expeditions
Hi y’all, Oats here! I’m the Social Media Wiz for The Trek back on IG Live with another interview from the Appalachian Trail. Today, I am joined by one of...
Your Body is a Miraculous Machine!
Thru-hiking has taught me a lot about my body, which I feel is empowering. It's shown me that we humans are amazing and capable! As I feel my body adapt...
14 Damn Good Reasons To Thru Hike The IAT Ulster-Ireland
The following is a sponsored post brought to you by Outdoor Recreation Northern Ireland. If you’re looking for a 2022 thru-hike that breaks the standard mold and escapes the crowds...
Scott Benerofe on His Ongoing SOBO Winter AT Thru-Hike
"This is hard. I am being challenged. I also think it's so cool."—Scott Benerofe Scott Benerofe, aka Aquaman, is a class of 2019 AT thru-hiker currently attempting a winter SOBO...