Inspiration
A New Challenge: The White Mountains Direttissima Record
Like many prospective PCT thru-hikers, I read the PCT Association’s statement on March 19 with overwhelming disappointment. Others eloquently express the anguish of the thru-hiking community over the
Trek Readers’ Favorite Day Hikes Close to Home
Amid the economic and mental turmoil wrought by COVID-19, the outdoors has been a satisfying—if brief—escape for many of us. We asked Trek readers to share their favorite local hikes...
Beyond Thru-Hiking: What You Miss While Hiking the PCT (in California)
The PCT is great. Now leave it behind to discover the other great places that touch the trail. Here are four of my favorited spots to explore within sight of...
24 More Stunning Appalachian Trail Photos to Get You Through Another Week
We asked for your favorite AT photos, and we're having a blast looking through them all. This week brings the third installment of our readers' favorite pictures from the Appalachian...
Backpacking in America as a Person of Color: Hikers Share Their Experiences
Just a couple miles past the Mason-Dixon line during his Appalachian Trail thru-hike, Daniel White, aka The Blackalachian, and a female hiking partner decided to camp at Pen Mar Park....
25 More Gorgeous Appalachian Trail Photos to Help You Get Through the Week
We asked for your favorite AT photos, and we got them. Welcome to the second installment our readers' favorite pictures from the Appalachian Trail. Hiking responsibly might be challenging right
26 Gorgeous Appalachian Trail Photos to Help You Get Through the Week
We asked for your favorite AT photos, and a lot of you answered. While we aren't currently able to achieve our thru-hiking goals, or even presently spend time on the...
How to Sunrise Hike from Home
This is a guest post courtesy of Celia Binder OK, so you can’t actually hike up a mountain and stay home at the same time. Just wanted to clear that...
Yes, I’ll Get Out There Again. For Now, I’m Learning to Wait
I used to dislike the view of mountains I couldn't climb. Driving past unknown peaks and unexplored canyons sometimes made me inexplicably sad. It's usually because I know I won't...
The Best Local Day Hikes Around Tahoe
Disclaimer: You should only be hiking trails that aren't overcrowded during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and keep at least a six-foot distance from others. Before taking on any...