Thru-Hiking: Basics & Tips

Learn what thru-hiking is and how it differs from regular backpacking; find out trail options and what kind of preparation is needed if you decide to take on this long-distance hiking challenge.
Learn what thru-hiking is and how it differs from regular backpacking. Our primer covers trail options plus planning and gear tips.

Thru-Hiking: Basics & Tips

Thru-hiking Food: What I eat on a Long Trail

A Beginner's Guide to Thru-Hiking

A Quick Guide to Thru-Hiking the Continental Divide Trail

Online Thru-Hiker Prep Class : r/AppalachianTrail

Hiker Food Advice from an Appalachian Trail Thru-hiker

Liz Thomas' Backpacker Long Trails Book - Katabatic Gear

Thru Hiking: What is It? + Tips for Beginners - Go Wander Wild

10 Thru-Hiking Tips to Reduce Environmental Impact - The Trek

A Day on a JMT Thru Hike

Thru-Hikes 101: The Beginner's Guide to Preparing for a Trek - Men's Journal

Thru Hikers Guide - Benton MacKaye Trail Association

How to Plan a Thru-Hike Step 1 — Choosing the Trail – Garage Grown Gear

Clever Hiker: A Quick Guide to Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail