When Julia Sheehan set out for an Appalachian Trail thru-hike in 2019, she had little experience backpacking and almost no online presence. On a whim, she applied for a vlogging spot with The Trek, an ...

It wasn’t that long ago that aspiring thru-hikers had to explain what, exactly, they were doing planning to hike something like the Appalachian Trail or Pacific Crest Trail. The kinds of distances ...

Long trails allow access to some of the most interesting terrain that the regions they pass through have to offer. But the ...

It was the middle of a long Montana winter, and I needed an escape. The landscape was a canvas of snow-covered peaks, beautiful yet isolating, and the relentlessly short, cold days gnawed at my morale ...

Unsure how to realize that thru-hiking dream? Mountain Chalet (15 N. Nevada Ave.) is hosting a couple of talks to get you started. Life arrangements will be the focus of March 20’s session, followed ...

The West Coast of the United States is home to some of the most stunning landscapes in the world, making it a magnificent region for an extended hiking trip. If you are looking to take your hiking ...

Alto Bowl Preserve, a hilltop greenbelt nestled between Mill Valley and Corte Madera, is a good hike if you don’t want to get lost. It’s a short, relaxing jaunt, perfect for the short winter days when ...

Thru hiking shoes are made for backpackers who take long multi-day hikes on extended trails, like the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) or Appalachian Trail (AT). These hikers carry everything they need on ...