Attitude, in every phase of the thru-hike process, is as important as any physical, logistical or technological element. From the first weeks of planning your pilgrimage, to your first and last days on the trail, maintaining an open mind and a resilient attitude in dealing with obstacles is ...
Prep your feet. Find a rocky, rooty trail close to home and walk it three times a week in the shoes you plan to thru-hike in. When it starts to feel easy, throw on a weighted pack. Pay attention to foot pain: If it persists for a few hikes, take a break to heal and then tr...
find a trail that simulates the terrain you’ll face on your thru-hike. Doing at least one or two of these trips is important to help test and prepare your gear, test your physicality and strength, and put you in the correct mindset for thru-hiking. ...
There are a number of people whose thru-hike is their first time on an overnight backpacking trip and they might not know about LNT. Being a good example is the best way to lead. TOOLS LEFT BEHIND(Photo: Tara Rammel) SAFE DISTANCE(Photo: age fotostock) ...
The Jordan Trail is a serious undertaking – to hike its total 675km (420 mile) extent you should allow around 40 days (just like another famous wanderer of the Middle Eastern desert). Every so often the Jordan Trail organization runs guided "thru-hikes" for anyone looking to complete its...
Lastly, this article represents an update to the hiking training plan first published and used by Alan Dixon to prepare for a strenuous 20-mile-per-day thru-hike of the GR20 in Corsica (seen throughout the photos). Many of Alan’s philosophies, especially the weekly training hike, were co...
It takes perseverance and passion to hike the Pacific Crest Trail - 2650 miles of every possible terrain through California, Oregon and Washington.
Related reading: How to Train for Hiking, How to Train for Thru-Hiking and How to Recover from a Hike Review the Leave No Trace principles. These guidelines offer a time-tested model for both preserving the outdoors and keeping yourself and those around you safe in wild places. Pack the ...
Whether you’re planning a quick weekend jaunt or epic thru-hike, the decision of buying a backpack is an important one. From rugged heavy-duty haulers to frameless ultralight packs, the variety of hiking backpacks is in the hundreds, if not thousands. ...
during “Mud Season,” the notorious fifth season in Vermont between April and May. While the Long Trail has mud in all seasons, this mid-to-late spring period is incredibly delicate for the trail and its vegetation. I therefore highly encourage you not to plan a thru hike during this tim...