Ask a Thru-Hiker

Pre-Trip Planning

Ask a Thru-Hiker: What Is a Hiker Box and How Can it Save Your Skin?

Liz "Snorkel" Thomas

Pre-Trip Planning

Ask a Thru-Hiker: What’s the Best Way to Get Fuel on the Trail?

Liz "Snorkel" Thomas

Survive Wilderness Threats

What Do Thru-Hikers Need to Know About Wildfires?

Liz "Snorkel" Thomas

Pre-Trip Planning

How to Hike for 4 Months Without Your Life Falling Apart

Liz "Snorkel" Thomas

Backpacking Food Basics

Why Thru-Hikers Should Buy Their Food on the Trail

Liz "Snorkel" Thomas

Pre-Trip Planning

5 Mistakes That Can End Your Thru-Hike (and How to Avoid Them)

Liz "Snorkel" Thomas

Thru Hikers

Ask a Thru-Hiker: Should I Thru-Hike This Year?

Liz "Snorkel" Thomas

Thru Hikers

Ask a Thru-Hiker: How Do I Deal With My Post-Hike Depression?

Liz "Snorkel" Thomas

Beginner Skills

Ask a Thru-Hiker: What Is an Average Day on the Trail Like?

Liz "Snorkel" Thomas

Beginner Skills

Ask a Thru-Hiker: What Do I Need to Know About Leave No Trace?

Liz "Snorkel" Thomas