Thru hiking

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.

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.

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!

Backpacking or thru-hiking a long trail for months, like the PCT, requires surprisingly little gear. In this article Pillsbury lists 6 items thru-hikers carry but should not carry at the beginning of the trail. Following the advice in the article will help your thru-hike of the PCT get off to a good start.

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

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

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.

A scientific look at how thru hiking impacts your hiking body transformation: a body's size, shape, weight, and composition before and after the trail… or “What Am I Made Of?”. We share the DEXA scans that tell if we lost too much weight, gained too much muscle, or did alright eating keto on trail.

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…

Five thru-hikers age 60+ share advice on gear, training, nutrition, injury, recovery and motivation to get you inspired to backpack a long trail

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

This does include a Dolly Parton quote.

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, which face of Mount Rainier is the most fabulous of all? If you really want to know the answer to this question, of course, you’ll have to discover it for yoursel…

How much does it cost to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail? About $3000, plus another $1000 for gear. In this article, I'll tell you how to budget for your hike, money saving tricks, and where to get the cheapest gear.

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

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. ...

I thought thru-hiking would be like a vacation. It's more like...a job.

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