Consider these pointers as you prep and plan for your upcoming thru-hike.
Category: Advice
If you are fantasizing about a thru-hike, you probably can’t wait to leave your job behind and hit the trail. But first, you’ve got to save up enough money to actually quit that job. There are a million articles out there with tips for saving money, and you should read them for inspiration and ideas. … Read More “How to Save Money for Thru-Hiking” »
When you get back home after a thru-hike, you might find yourself changed in silly and unexpected ways. One thing is for sure – you’ll be hungry.
Thru-hiking is often romanticized, and understandably so. Still, discomfort, pain, and boredom are all big parts of a thru-hike too.
Don’t run out of money on your thru-hike! Even if you are on a very tight budget, you can still complete a thru-hike on a shoestring.
A common question with an uncommon and variable answer. How much do you need? Follow these steps to calculate your number.
To be honest, I tossed this together at the last minute before we left for the TRT. I didn’t test it out prior to the trail, so I was a little nervous about how it would taste. We ate it with some tortillas and we loved it! I partly made this recipe to … Read More “Trail Recipe: Backcountry Chana Masala (Spiced Chickpeas)” »
Ramen is a thru-hiker staple, and people get pretty creative trying to dress up their noodles. One common trick is to add peanut butter. It’s tasty and really beefs up the calories. Piñata and I also add powdered coconut milk when it’s available, which adds even more calories. And if I have any, I’ll add … Read More “Recipe: Trail Coconut Peanut Noodles” »
I love my coffee in the morning, but I don’t like heating water in the morning when I’m on the trail (unless it’s very cold out). I also don’t always like eating very first thing, but I know I need some calories, which coffee alone doesn’t offer. Over the years I’ve come up with a … Read More “Recipes: Caloric Coffee Drinks” »
I do not have a dehydrator, and we mostly resupply on-trail, so I’m not a treasure trove of backcountry recipes like some hikers are. However, we do usually send ourselves some resupply boxes and in our boxes we always try to send ourselves some meals that are different from and healthier than what we can … Read More “Recipe: Backcountry Spaghetti” »