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Introducing Appalachian Trail FAQ with the ATC
The Trek is thrilled to introduce a new series through
Backpacker Radio Episode 19: Piers Ellison on His PCT Brown Recluse Spider Bite, Hiking with a Guitar, and Considerations for International Hikers
Before leaving for a long distance trek, it's common for people to envision worst case scenario. For Piers Ellison, on his 2016 PCT hike,
Conservation Fund Stalls in Congress as Deadline Nears
Updated on Sept. 25 With days to go before federal funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund expires, prospects for keeping the
Trail Correspondents Episode #13: Technology Use on a Thru-Hike
Technology on a thru-hike. Combining these words tends to rouse some heated debate. Some people abstain entirely from technology during
Backpacker Radio Episode 18: Andrew Downs on the Future of the Appalachian Trail, Thru-Hiker Entitlement, and How to Give Back
What's in store for the future of the Appalachian Trail? This is one of the primary topics in today's episode of Backpacker Radio, as
Trail Correspondents Episode #12: The Lows
Many people's perception of the thru-hiking lifestyle comes via social media, where people are more likely to portray the the cheery,
72-Year-Old Hiker Killed by Falling Tree on Appalachian Trail
On Tuesday, a hiker was struck and killed by part of a tree that fell on the Appalachian Trail, near Ashby Gap in Virginia. The incident took
Backpacker Radio Episode 17: Thru-Hiking Injury Prevention and Recovery Tips with Dr. Emily Kelly
A sad, yet seemingly inevitable byproduct of long distance backpacking is pain and injury. Though it's not a guarantee, to escape a long
The Trek SWAG Giveaway!
We're giving away a boat-load of The Trek SWAG. It takes less than one minute to enter. One lucky winner will receive: One (1) Sunset Foam
Trail Correspondents Episode #11: The Highs
Today's episode is our most uplifting to date. That's because our thru-hikers have been tasked with describing the highs of their