Backpackers hike near Dawson Pass in Glacier National Park. The lack of understanding of the hardships hikers encounter during and after a thru-hike creates a gap for providers to fill. Thru-hiking is ...

After Kevin Silvernale finished thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in 2016, he was hooked and started devising his own long-distance trail. The 34-year-old Colorado local went on to hike the ...

When Julia Sheehan set out for an Appalachian Trail thru-hike in 2019, she had little experience backpacking and almost no online presence. On a whim, she applied for a vlogging spot with The Trek, an ...

Credit: Getty Images. As women’s participation in long-distance hiking increases, health care providers can help patients prepare for their health and hygiene needs on the trail. Many trails, such as ...