We are the word nerds of The Trek who want nothing more than to infuse some hiking and backpacking joy into your day.
Posts
2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Registration Now Open
Attention all aspiring 2018 thru-hikersthe Appalachian Trail Conservancy's (ATC's) form is now open to register your start date and location for
This Week’s Glorious Before-and-After Photos [One pic is NSFW]
From fresh gear and nervous excitement at one end, to the dirt-streaked finisher 2,000 miles later, here are this week's thru-hike before-and-after
Glorious 2017 PCT Before-and-After Photos
Yes, we know the real transformation is what happens inside the soul of a thru-hiker, but that doesn't mean we don't love to see what 2,000 miles of
Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy Smashes Self-Supported (and Supported) AT Record
On August 31 2017, Joe "Stringbean" McConaughy reached Katahdin after thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail in 45 days, 12 hours, and 10 minutes. If
5 More Trails That Belong on Your Bucket List
Getting to know different trails around the country (and on occasion, across the globe) is one of our favorite parts of having writers from every
Time-Tested Gear We Refuse to Get Rid Of
While the outdoor industry is constantly coming up with mind-boggling advancements in gear durability, efficiency, and ounce-saving, the old adage
The Real Hiking Viking’s Ultralight PCT Gear List
In case you missed it, the dynamic duo of The Real Hiking Viking and Zach Davis (our Editor-in-Chief) are hitting the PCT SOBO.... in T-minus one
2017 Best Sleeping Bags for Thru Hiking
Aside from something to look forward to crawling into each night, a thru-hiker's sleeping bag can literally be a lifesaver. When choosing your
Staying in Thru-Hiking Shape During the Offseason: Kettlebell Training with Lint
Only a handful of people on this earth have more hiking experience than Lint. He's hiked the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental
Our Favorite Backpacking Gear Available at REI’s Labor Day Sale
In case you missed it, REI is running one of their mega-sales, happening now through September 4. Gearing up for a long-distance hike will put a