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thetrek.co > this-fitness-app-lets-you-bet-cash-on-your-own-steps-are-we-all-about-to-be-rich

This Fitness App Lets You Bet Cash on Your Own Steps. Are We All About To Be Rich?

3+ hour, 54+ min ago   (427+ words) Thru-hikers everywhere are surely rejoicing at the news that a recently released fitnes app now gives users an extra incentive to meet their daily step goals by forcing them to put cold, hard cash on the line. With Steppa, you…...

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thetrek.co > appalachian-trail > seizing-the-opportunity-at-mcafee-knob

Seizing The Opportunity At McAfee Knob

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (533+ words) Tuesday, June 3rd, 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, the day is here. After a long day of amazing hiking and viewpoints I reach McAfee Knob. There I decide to make a last minute change of plans. Enjoying the view of Carvin Cove Reservoir…...

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thetrek.co > appalachian-trail > a-forever-place-day-48

A Forever Place (Day 48)

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (415+ words) It was so warm overnight, and I think I overheated a bit in my midlayer. I’m still debating what cold-weather clothing items to send home, and when. The Canadians left camp early, while I was still packing up. I’m thankful…...

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thetrek.co > pacific-crest-trail > conserving-energy-and-flooring-it

Conserving Energy and Flooring It

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (805+ words) Howdy all! My name is Patrick, but for 6 months in 2022 I went by the name ‘Stitches’ as I walked along the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. This year, I am putting the moniker back on like a torn and…...

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thetrek.co > appalachian-trail > the-case-for-slackpacking-sobo

The Case for Slackpacking SOBO

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (575+ words) Parrish McWhorter is taking on the AT! Originally from Georgia, Parrish has spent the last 5 years in Philadelphia performing stand up comedy, working in fashion, traveling, and dreaming about her first thru-hike attempt. She is most excited for the meeting…...

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thetrek.co > pacific-crest-trail > ai-boldface-lied-to-me-about-the-golden-ticket

AI boldface lied to me about the Golden ticket!

4+ mon, 13+ hour ago   (550+ words) You doubt me? You shouldn’t. You should be afraid, very afraid. When I committed to my split-second decision in December 2025 to hike the PCT, I checked what one needs to do on this trail. Yes, you can apply for a…...

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thetrek.co > appalachian-trail > week-one-everything-hurts-and-i-have-no-idea-what-im-doing-so-far-so-good

Week One: Everything Hurts and I Have No Idea What I'm Doing (So Far, So Good)

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (999+ words) Week 1 Recap | Amicalola Falls to Neel Gap and Beyond The morning I left for the Appalachian Trail, I sold my car. This is the kind of beginning that tells you something about the person attempting the hike. Whether that something…...

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thetrek.co > appalachian-trail > bama-to-baxter-day-nine-feeling-much-better

Bama to Baxter, Day Nine: Feeling Much Better

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (930+ words) Greetings, my name is Jeff (he/him/his). I am a retired educator and wannabe member of the Hiker Trash Community. As a father of four adult children, and the husband to a spouse who is not yet ready to…...