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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Thru-Hiking: Training Tips and Exercises - REI Co-op Journal

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. ...

What I’m Packing for My PCT Thru-Hike, NOBO | Pre-Trail Log

This does include a Dolly Parton quote.

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.

If you're planning on thru hiking, learn how to train for a thru hike mentally and physically with these tips from PCT and JMT thru hikers.

People usually are impressed whenever they hear that I didn’t have any blisters on my 500-mile (800 km) thru-hike. Not a single one. With the right gear and with the right preparation and knowledge, it’s possible to avoid having blisters from hiking entirely. In this article I tell you how to toughen your feet for hiking.

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…

As we are preparing for our thru hike of the Appalachian Trail we are very focused on what food we are bringing. Food is a HUGE component for a successful trip. And it’s not just the type of food, but the right types of foods so you have proper nutrition

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…

A double-wall tent, camp sandals, and cushier trail runners were among the changes Patricia “Blackpacker” Cameron made once she hit the PCT.

The title says it all. It is time for the ever-anticipated post where I gloat over my far lighter and superior gear choices and make you question every piece of equipment you’ve purchased for your current and/or future thru-hikes. And yes, in case you were wondering, I did go with a blue theme this time around. It’s my favorite color and it brings out my eyes, dammit! So let’s get to it. Gear Quite a bit has changed since hiking the AT. ...

The Pacific Crest Trail is majestically beautiful. It roams through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. I get to live in this scenery everyday. It’s a dream. Right? Well not always. There is a lot more that goes into thru hiking than it may seem. Social media (my blog included) does a really good job at showing the positive, idealistic parts of thru hiking. Let me just tell you, it’s hard work. Just like you don’t always want to get out of bed and drive to work in the…