Advice
The Science of What’s in Your Water, and Different Treatment Options
You know you should treat your water. You know there are bugs potentially floating in that water, but what exactly could be in there? When should you use a certain...
Appalachian Trail State Profile: Vermont
As the Appalachian Trail moves north through New England, the sections get steadily longer—and so do the climbs. Stretching 150 miles between Massachusetts and New Hampshire, Vermont beckons with
Here’s How 5 Thru-Hikers Figured Out Their Lives After The Trail
The gear, permits, finances—not to mention the thru-hike itself—are enough to think about when you decide to attempt a long-distance trek. In fact, it's so much that often the "what...
The Long Trail Survey: Favorite Towns, Restaurants, Shelters, Gear, and More
A few weeks ago, The Trek’s founder, Zach Davis, completed the Long Trail, which runs 272 miles through Vermont from the Massachusetts border to the Canadian border. Zach also conducted...
Post-Trail Depression: It’s Not What You Think
Over the past month, I have had the immense pleasure and privilege of interviewing thru-hikers (and one LASHer) about their experiences transitioning from trail back to "normal life." I spoke...
Appalachian Trail State Profile: Massachusetts
Hold on to your hats, folks, because you’re about to embark on a wild ride known as the Massachusetts Appalachian Trail. After hundreds of rolling mid-Atlantic miles, the longer views...
How to Plan a Backpacking Trip in Great Sand Dunes National Park
Colorado is home to a seemingly endless amount of backpacking and hiking trails. While each area of the state boasts vastly different and diverse landscapes, none are as unique as...
Backcountry Recipes Ideal for a Thru-Hike
Fall is here, which means hiking season is fading into eating season. For those of us who will be dreaming of warmer trails and longer miles, it can be a...
Appalachian Trail State Profile: New York
After 70 miles of gentle ridge walking in New Jersey, the AT gets tougher in New York. It enters the state near the town of Lakeside, New Jersey (mile 1,368),...
My Appalachian Trail vs. Pacific Crest Trail Gear Lists: The Things I Didn’t Carry
Two years ago I wrote a post for this website called Gear Lessons From a Hiker Who Never Learned Her Lesson. In it I talked about the enormity of the...
