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For some hikers, a zero day means sleeping in, eating everything in sight, and forgetting that email exists. For Eric “Laptop” Weld, it means eight hours of remote work. itting on a rocky outcrop as the sun begins to creep over the horizon, Eric “Laptop” Weld looks like any other backpacker enjoying a quiet morning in
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by onX Backcountry and LMNT, we are joined by Bee Corrado, a backpacker, public school Spanish teacher, and outdoor content creator currently pushing her way through the Pacific Crest Trail. In this one, we dive into how Bee almost adopted the
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Non-Essential Items I Have With Me When I first put together my kit list for this thru hike, I went completely minimal to reduce the weight I would be carrying. Each and every item was weighed and compared, and eliminated if it could be replaced by something lighter. Most items have multiple purposes, and are essential
When you set out to do something hard, it is easy to be wrong as to what you can realistically accomplish. Psychology has established over many years of research that it is normal for human beings to optimistically overestimate what we can do. In fact, that very optimism can be the thing that carries us to the finish l
Introduction When I started hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in March 2026, I knew my hike was going to look different from almost everyone else’s. I wasn’t quitting my job, taking a multi-month leave of absence, or putting the rest of my life completely on hold until I reached Canada. I intended to keep working full-tim
hree novice hikers were rescued from Mt. Shasta, one of California’s tallest peaks, in late August after relying heavily on Google’s Gemini AI to plan their trip. The hikers became stranded overnight on their way down from the summit of the 14,179-foot stratovolcano. According to Siskiyou County Sherriff Search and Res
very year, thousands of hopeful thru-hikers set off on a journey of nearly 2,200 miles. The Appalachian Trail stretches from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. Hikers encounter unforgettable scenery ranging from sprawling mountain vistas to dense forests. The trail is as challenging as it is beaut
Blogging, or rather trying to blog becomes an all day affair as I struggle to stay on task with a seemingly insurmountable amount of backlog to catch up on after an especially tough week on trail. The post Zero In Gorham, NH appeared first on The Trek .
Okay, I admit it, when it comes to thru hiking I have no idea what I’m doing! (Te Araroa prep blog) The post Te Araroa blog #1: Making it up as I go appeared first on The Trek .
After more than 900 miles of section hiking across California and Oregon this year, I only had two days left on the PCT before heading home. What stood between me and Donner Pass were a few final climbs, some beautiful Sierra views, and plenty of time to reflect on everything this trail season had brought me. As eager
Its a beautiful day for a hike though I'll be heading into the unknown as I contend with the most difficult section of the Appalachian Trail. The post First Day In The Whites appeared first on The Trek .
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