Category: THRU-HIKING

  • TRT Logistics

    TRT Logistics

    A thru-hike (walking a long-distance trail from end to end in a single continuous journey) of the Tahoe Rim Trail is much simpler than most long-distance trails. First, it is only a three-hour drive from my home. Second, it is the shortest long-distance trail I have hiked. Third, it is a loop rather than a…

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  • Trail Names

    Trail Names

    Thru-hikers commonly have trail names. The rules are pretty simple. You are given a trail name by another hiker – you don’t name yourself. It’s usually inspired by something unique about the hiker or earned based on something that happened on trail. While you can initially refuse a trail name, once it sticks, it becomes…

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  • Tahoe Rim Trail 2026

    Tahoe Rim Trail 2026

    I am hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail July 11-20, 2026 and I am so excited to be back on trail! It is a beautiful trail with easy access, simple resupply, and it’s a loop so I will end up right back where I started…no transportation logistics required! It is the next step in preparing for…

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  • But Why?

    But Why?

    Hiking…so much hiking. Why do I do it? It’s not an easy question to answer. Below is a video I think captures the joy of long distance hiking and just how meaningful it can be. If you have never watched a hiking video, this is an excellent place to start. And if you have watched…

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