Inspiration
Congratulations to these PCT and AT Thru-Hikers!
Congratulations! You made it! Pacific Crest Trail and Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers are crossing the finish line, and we cannot wait to hear your stories! Whether you are a NOBO, SOBO,...
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Congratulations to these Pacific Crest Trail and Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers! [One pic is NSFW]
Congratulations! You made it! Pacific Crest Trail and Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers are crossing the finish line, and we cannot wait to hear your stories! Whether you are a NOBO, SOBO,...
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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 photos. Have one to add? Send it to
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 hiking looks like. From...
Will You Finish Your Long-Distance Hike?
What makes or breaks you on a long-distance hike? With the summer season in full swing, the thru-hikers are showing up in my little town situated over halfway on the...
How to Lose Your Age on the Trail
Does it matter how old you are when you hike a long trail? I recently returned from two weeks12 days with a few zero dayson the Pacific Crest trail. I...
Inspiration: The Story of Flower and Poptart’s PCT Record Attempt
Day 15. Mile 369. Why on earth are you hiking 2,659 miles? A classic question posed to every PCT hiker. Sometimes hikers keep their answers simple. Something along the lines of...
This Week’s Top Instagram Posts from the #PacificCrestTrail
Thru-hiking season is in full throttle on the #PCT! And there are some great photos floating around thanks to all the hikers out there! Unfortunately, if you are reading this...
How Long-Distance Backpacking Changes Your Relationship with the Outdoors
Did you know National Trails Day is coming up? Did you know it existed? On June 3rd, clubs and organizations around the country will host trail building, maintenance, and educational...
This Week’s Top Instagram Posts from the #PacificCrestTrail
While it may not be thru-hiking season, there are still some lucky people out on the #PacificCrestTrail! Unfortunately, if you are reading this, you're probably not one of those few...