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The one stop website built from the ground up by and for thru hikers. We help with getting you the information needed to make the best decisions on your planning and preparations as this can be over a year which can lead to being overwhelmed over time.

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Appalachian Trail

The AT is one of eleven US National Scenic Trails, a nationwide network of trails created by the National Trails System Act of 1968.

Pacific Crest Trail

The PCT is one of eleven US National Scenic Trails, a nationwide network of trails created by the National Trails System Act of 1968.

Continental Divide Trail

The CDT is one of eleven US National Scenic Trails, a nationwide network of trails created by the National Trails System Act of 1968.

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Recent Guides and Information

The Triple Crown: A Thru Hikers Crowning Achievement

By Nomad on February 12, 2021

Many who find out about thru hiking and decide they want to take on the challenge may not know of the triple crown of hiking. This is due to many factors but lets dive in and talk about what is the thru hiking triple crown? The thru hikers triple crown consists of a complete thru […]

Why You Need to Choose a Backpacking Quilt for the Trail

By Nomad on December 7, 2020

When you are looking to gear up properly for a long distance thru hike you want to maximize performance to the weight of the gear to provide the maximum benefits, so what is a backpacking quilt? A backpacking quilt is similar to a sleeping bag but instead of having a hood and long zipper to […]

Picking Foods When Thru-Hiking: Protein and Calories Matter

By Nomad on November 7, 2020

When you are planning out your meals and how you want to eat while out on the trail you need to focus on many things that may not jump out at you immediately as a need is protein along with calories for thru-hiking. What to eat when thru hiking then? A thru-hiker should look at […]

Guthook Airplane Mode: Hiker Match Made in Heaven

By Nomad on October 28, 2020

While hiking on the trail you may notice that your cell service will fade in and out consistently on almost every trail, this is why many will set their phone to airplane mode to conserve power. This may lead you to wonder does Guthook work when in airplane mode? The Guthook app uses cell phone […]

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