4+ hour, 1+ min ago  (171+ words) When I learned my internship would be ending several months before my PCT thruhike would begin, I realized I needed to find more work before I started the trail. During my time after the Appalachian Trail, I got acquainted with…...

8+ hour, 13+ min ago  (482+ words) Not only does shoulder season provide some of the best hiking conditions of the year, but it's also one of the best times to take advantage of deals on past-season styles for hiking gear and clothing. Here are some of…...

16+ hour, 43+ min ago  (1950+ words) As you prepare to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, it is helpful to look at what previous years" thru-hikers spent to get an idea of what you"re likely to spend. The rule of thumb has always been ~$1, 000 per month, but…...

8+ hour, 46+ min ago  (660+ words) The Trek Meet Gritt: The Slow Section Hiker Tackling Washington State Along PCT Hello, my name is Gritt. That's Gritt with two T's, so I guess you could say I'm not like those other Grits you've met (I'm different). I've…...

14+ hour, 36+ min ago  (506+ words) As I leave Smokey Mountain National Park, I've been thinking about how the experience compared to everything I heard beforehand: "Be prepared to climb." "There are bears everywhere." "The weather changes fast." And most of all: In the Smokies, it's…...

19+ hour, 11+ min ago  (394+ words) Using the privy, breaking down camp, and eating breakfast took me about an hour and a half. My oatmeal was insanely delicious. Getting changed into my hiking clothes was painful. The temperature had dropped to 30 degrees overnight, and after eating…...

16+ hour, 30+ min ago  (597+ words) Today started off cold which was a welcome change of pace from the warmer weather. I was dropped off at Winding Stair Gap by Franklin the free hiker shuttle. I had an amazing stay at The Grove Hostel. Willow is…...

18+ hour, 2+ min ago  (210+ words) I woke up dehydrated and in disbelief, with a headache that was army crawling its way toward migraine territory. I felt like I'd been hit by a truck. Despite avoiding shelters and hiking alone, I had been bit by the…...

21+ hour, 18+ min ago  (483+ words) This slightly gruesome carving shows an eagle carrying the severed arm of a warrior. King Oswald, later Saint Oswald, was a devout Christian soldier, who took a cross into battle. He was raised by monks on the island of Iona…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (243+ words) We definitely did not miss the flowers. Sprays of blue, white, and purple lined the path. Trilliums and other flowers added the occasional splash of red, orange, and yellow. So grateful to have seen so much blooming." Today was a…...