Thru hike

Can't take 5-7 months to thru-hike the AT, PCT, or other mega-trails? Here are some more manageable thru-hikes that can be completed in under a month.

Why you should be so stoked to hike France’s newest thru-hike, the Hexatrek

Fast flowing rivers are among the most dangerous hazards that hikers regularly negotiate in the backcountry. This post outlines the tactics and techniques to more safely cross swollen creeks and rivers.

Advice for thru-hiking the Continental Divide Trail from thru-hikers. CDT advice on gear, resupply, culture, hiking strategy, and quitting.

What I learned from the mud, the people, and the experience of attempting to thru-hike Vermont's Long Trail.

Considering a hike on New Zealand's long trail? This trail guide for Te Araroa will get you started on the right foot.

Whether you’re planning for your first thru-hike or any thru-hike after, there are a few pieces of thru-hiking gear that you need to buy months in advance. It can be frustrating to plan farther ahead, but if you do, you’ll be happy when you start your thru-hike. After 17 thru-hikes, I’ve run the gambit of planning from nothing but getting off the couch to massive spreadsheets. I compiled this list for you, so you don’t get screwed before your hike. Read on to yourself a lot of frustration.

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Get an extra jump in your hiking stride with these helpful training tips and exercises.

JMT day 2 photo recap! 🌞🥾🧡⛰️ To witness such beauty in a days time…still seems unreal. 13-14 miles today with an elevation & emotional rollercoaster. This campsite & lake is special to me, as it was somewhere I’d been 4 years ago- on my first ever backpacking trip! Headed up Mt Whitney!🤘🏼💪🏼👏🏻 heyyyyy now look at me, out here thru hiking! :) Living life out, one hard day of hiking at a time🫶🏼 #jmt #guitarlake #californi #mtwhitney #whitneyportal #thruhike #backpackers #thruhiking…

I remember asking my brother, a fellow thru-hiker, what gear to buy. His advice was “you have to experiment for yourself”. That was NOT the answer I wanted to hear.

Thru hiking versus backpacking: both involve multi-day hiking and nights under the stars, but how do they compare in terms of logistics and culture? Thru hiking is a long-distance subset of backpacking and this fun overview explains what makes through hiking a unique activity in its own right. Maybe it'll inspire you to try your own thru hike!

Escape into the wild with breathtaking mountain trails and serene nature getaways! Whether you're an avid hiker, a nature lover, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, these scenic destinations offer the perfect blend of adventure and tranquility. Explore towering peaks, hidden lakes, lush forests, and scenic overlooks that rejuvenate the soul and inspire wanderlust. Let the call of nature lead you to unforgettable trails and outdoor escapes that are waiting to be discovered.

ou won’t find any of The Big Three items on this list. Instead, these are the things that no one really tells you about, but that can 100% make or break a thru-hike in my humble opinion. I could have saved myself miles of pain and uncomfortableness had I known these little hacks from Day 1 on my first thru-hike. 10 Little Items I Keep in My Pack for Every Thru-Hike 1. Leukotape It’s like a mix between duct tape and KT tape. ...

Hi! In case you didn’t know I will be hiking the PCT summer of 2022 (just a few months from the time this post is published)! ← Insert terrified-excited scream here. Since I am treating this as more of an active online pre-trail journaling log (that’s my complicated way of saying, list of sh*t that […]

JMT day 2 photo recap! 🌞🥾🧡⛰️ To witness such beauty in a days time…still seems unreal. 13-14 miles today with an elevation & emotional rollercoaster. This campsite & lake is special to me, as it was somewhere I’d been 4 years ago- on my first ever backpacking trip! Headed up Mt Whitney!🤘🏼💪🏼👏🏻 heyyyyy now look at me, out here thru hiking! :) Living life out, one hard day of hiking at a time🫶🏼 #jmt #guitarlake #californi #mtwhitney #whitneyportal #thruhike #backpackers #thruhiking…

Learn how to pack, plan, and make friends on the three longest trails in the United States.

Every hiker gets blisters and sore feet eventually. Here's 10 tips on preventative foot care for hiking and backpacking--shoes to socks to taking smart breaks

Thru-hiking is a very specialized form of backpacking that's more focused on long distances and high