The Ethics of Thru-Hiking with Kids
Each year, more families seem to earn attention by taking to long trails with small children. What are their motivations, and is it bad for the kids?
Author
Grayson Haver Currin
Grayson Haver Currin is a longtime music journalist and former newspaper editor from North Carolina. He has written for Pitchfork, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, NPR, and The Washington Post. He and his little family are currently roaming the continent by Sprinter while climbing mountains, running marathons, visiting national parks and monuments, and eating pizza.
My Stories
Top 10 Pieces of Advice for Beginner Thru-Hikers
Water weighs a lot, audiobooks weigh nothing, and more semi-philosophical tips to guide rookie trekkers to a strong finish
What Did I Learn Trudging Through the Swamps of the Florida Trail? That I’m a Kink Hiker.
The pain I experience while thru-hiking draws me back to the present and makes me more aware of my privilege
I Counted Every Bit of My Trash for One Month on the PCT
I tallied the waste I created for a month of my thru-hike. It was embarrassing. Now I know how to begin fixing it.