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Magic on the PCT Day 16-18

5 days ago | thetrek.co | Anna Smith

*these posts are coming straight from trail, I apologize in advance for typos!*Location: The DesertStart: Idyllwild – 179.4End: Idyllwild – 179.4Miles: 0.0Sleep: BuildingWhat a phenomenal zero! I didn’t get to sleep in as much as I wanted to because our lovely cabin has huge windows that let the morning light in. I played on my phone for a while and then finally got up to make some coffee. I went to the post office to pick up my new town dress and camp shoes.
REI Members Reject Co-op Board Picks Amid Labor Tensions and Burgum Backlash

6 days ago | thetrek.co | Kelly Floro

With three candidates on the ballot for three open board seats, REI’s recent Board of Directors election should have been non-competitive. But in a surprising outcome reflecting growing discontent with the brand, co-op members have voted down all three candidates.
Days 6-8: Whitley Gap Shelter to Unicoi Gap and a Stay in Hiawassee

6 days ago | thetrek.co | Rebecca Hall

After the excitement of all the wildlife sightings, I decided I would stay at shelters for a while, because I felt more comfortable being around people at night. My options the next day were to travel about five miles to Low Gap Shelter or another seven miles to Blue Mountain Shelter (total of 12). I wanted to keep my options open so I just set out walking.
Hiking Power Banks: Nitecore NH10000 Gen 3 vs Nitecore NB Air

1 week ago | thetrek.co | Hugh Owen

I take a lot of electronic gear on backpacking trips, maybe too much. But it’s good to know that I have charging options in the backcountry when my phone battery nears quitting time or my flashlight is on the verge of dying. Especially ultralight power banks such as the Nitecore 10000 Gen 3 or the Nitecore NB Air. It’s worth noting that in The Trek’s Appalachian Trail hiker survey, the Nitecore 10000 Gen 2, the predecessor to the Gen 3, was the most popular brand and battery size.
Hugh Owen, Author at The Trek

1 week ago | thetrek.co | Hugh Owen

I take a lot of electronic gear on backpacking trips, maybe too much. But it's good to know that I have charging options in the backcountry when myThe Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite has long been a favorite among thru-hikers on the country's Triple Crown trails.
Magic on the PCT Day 13-15

1 week ago | thetrek.co | Anna Smith

*these posts are coming straight from trail, I apologize in advance for typos!*Location: The DesertStart: Little Bear Hostel – 145.2End: Cedar Spring – 162.7Miles: 17.5Ascent: 3800 | Descent: 1469Sleep: TentToday was brutal but beautiful! It feels like it was one of the longest days of my life, but in a good way. We woke up at 4am in order to hit the trail by 5am.
Into Virginia (days 19-34)

1 week ago | thetrek.co | Isaac Marquardt

There’s been so many epic views over the past 2 weeks, and seeing each one gives the heart racing and puts a smile on my face (when I can see them at least, there are certainly days where the only views from outcroppings are clouds and mists). Trying to share each view from the last 2 weeks (there’s at least a few great views each day I’m out here, and this is my first post in 2ish weeks) might be monotonous to a casual reader, so below are a few of my favorites.
Day 5: The Trifecta of A.T. Wildlife Sightings

1 week ago | thetrek.co | Rebecca Hall

You’re never going to believe the day I had on Day 5 of my Appalachian Trail thru hike. I’ve said this exact phrase to everyone I’ve told this story to, which is basically everyone I’ve come across since then. I can hardly believe it was real, and because of that, I have to tell everyone about it. Including all of you. Let me start at the beginning.
Climber Rescued From Mt. Fuji for Second Time in a Week After Returning to Mountain for Lost Phone

2 weeks ago | thetrek.co | Katie Jackson

A 27-year-old Chinese university student living in Japan required rescue from Mount Fuji not once, but twice, within a four-day span this week, according to Japanese authorities. Both incidents occurred during the mountain’s hazardous off-season. The individual, whose name has not been publicly released, first needed assistance on Tuesday, April 22.
Yosemite Valley Backpackers Campground to Open as Scheduled, Reversing Previous Closure Decisio

2 weeks ago | thetrek.co | Katie Jackson

In a significant turn of events for wilderness travelers, Yosemite National Park has reversed its recent decision to close the Yosemite Valley Backpackers Campground for the 2025 season. The campground, a critical resource for backpackers including those on the John Muir Trail and Pacific Crest Trail, will open and operate as usual, according to confirmation received by the park community this week.