It isn’t that hard to find them in town. Thru-hikers are predictable — more animal-like in behavior than town and city folk. Burger stands are typical spotting grounds. Any cheap motel with the door ...

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 ...

On the lookout for the best boots for thru-hiking? We asked someone who hiked all 2,653 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail for her pick. It’s something that Zoë Rogers, who hiked all 2,653 miles of the ...

Trail Name Etymology: “In 2007, I worked with a trail crew in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. One day we were putting in water bars on the AT,” Striper said. “I was the oldest—and one of only ...

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Thru hiking backpacks are made for those who embark on multi-day hikes on long trails like the Appalachian Trail (AT) or the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). For thru hikers, a reliable pack that is light, ...