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Why THRU-r?

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Carol Coyne (“Cheer”) hiked the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in 2019 and the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) in 2021/2022. In an attempt to finish her Triple Crown, she will be hiking the Appalachian Trail (AT) in 2023!

While Hiking the PCT, Cheer was taken by the community on trail, and wanted to extend that camaraderie and experience into normal life – before and after trail. She lives in Southern California (near the PCT!) and makes nature inspired ceramics for Dirtbag Ceramics when she’s not hiking.

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Carol Coyne (“Cheer”)

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Founder: Podcast Features

Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail
Episode #256 – Carol Coyne (Cheer)

Hiking Thru
Episode #72 – Cheer aka Carol Coyne

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Email us at info@THRU-r.com.

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Beaches and backpacks from the Corfu Trail via our

Beaches and backpacks from the Corfu Trail via our #THRUrTrailTeam member @san.thia 🏝️

“Such a beautiful island, the trail was through beaches, magical olive forests, mountains, and little villages. Even if it was a very easy hike for me…I was thrilled with the warmth from the Greeks ✨”

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“We’re almost there right? RIGHT!?!” We fee

“We’re almost there right? RIGHT!?!”

We feel ya @thewildshooter1 😅

Congratulations on hitting the 500 mile mark! #at2023

#THRUrTrailTeam

🎙 New on the THRU-r Podcast:

🎙 New on the THRU-r Podcast: A Q&A with Michael Hess @hike_thru_nature aka "Double Stack"💥

Double Stack is from New Jersey and has hiked the AT, LT, CT and most recently, the PCT. He was part of our 2022 Trail Team and we loved following along with his adventures! Since there was a fire closure at the end of the PCT last year, he’s going back in 2023 to tag the northern terminus!

In this Q&A we talk about his favorite and worst memories from trail, kindness from the trail community, favorite foods, gear, and so much more!

To listen in, click the “THRU-r Podcast” link in our bio, or search for “The THRU-r Podcast” on your favorite podcasting platform 🎧

🌿 How we are staying bug bite-free this season!

🌿 How we are staying bug bite-free this season! @sawyerproducts

Check our previous post to enter our cool giveaway - so you can also enjoy the outdoors in peace ✌🏼 (ends May 13th!).

#thruhiking #thruhike #thrur #thruhiker #sectionhiker #hikerslife #solohike #trailchat #goingfarout #at2023 #pct2023 #cdt2023 #azt2023 #jmt2023 #trt2023 #ct2023 #sawyerproducts #lymediseaseawareness #lymedisease

❗️Lyme Disease Awareness Month Giveaway❗️

❗️Lyme Disease Awareness Month Giveaway❗️

Did you know that there are an estimated 476,000 new cases of Lyme Disease each year? 40% of Lyme Patients end up with long term health problems typically due to delayed diagnosis. Don’t let that be you this summer!

We are partnering up with @sawyerproducts to give away a bundle of goodies to stay bite-free this season. If you’re a long-distance hiker (or if you’re planning a fun summer out in tick territory) enter to win the bundle below.

The bundle includes 2 of each:
1️⃣ Picaridin lotion (effective for up to 14 hours)
2️⃣ Picaridin spray (effective for up to 12 hours)
3️⃣ Permethrin to treat your clothing & gear (good for 6 weeks or 6 washes!)

➡️ To enter, tell us what trail(s) you’re hiking or what your summer outdoor plans are in the comments!

Just an FYI: If you’re out on a long-distance hike, we can have the bundle sent to a trail town stop in your future 😉. Feel free to share with your hiker friends!

The winner will be randomly selected on May 13th and announced via IG story as well as contacted via DM shortly after. Open to US addresses only. This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram.

Good luck!

📸 1) @carollcoyne
📸 2) @thinktomake
📸 3) @bringontheadventure

🎙 New on the THRU-r Podcast:

🎙 New on the THRU-r Podcast: A Trail Team intro with Ilse Praet @ilsjepraet or “Cinnamon”!💥
In this episode Cinnamon gives us an intro about where she's from, her recent experience hiking the PCT, the Oregon Coast Trail, the Great Divide Trail and her plans this year for hiking the Northern Arctic Trail in Lapland. She also goes into some exciting documentaries in store from her adventures!

To listen in, click the “THRU-r Podcast” link in our bio, or search for “The THRU-r Podcast” on your favorite podcasting platform 🎧

Weekend views 🌸 📸 Mountain Laurel along the

Weekend views 🌸

📸 Mountain Laurel along the Appalachian Trail

Congratulations to Lite Brite @nikkih5333 for comp

Congratulations to Lite Brite @nikkih5333 for completing the Camino Primitivo!

“That’s a wrap! 200 miles 33,500ft elevation gain, 33,000ft elevation loss. To the Camino Primitivo and Pilgrims…Gracias! My heart is so full!”

🎙 New on the THRU-r Podcast:

🎙 New on the THRU-r Podcast: Our 2023 THRU-r Trail Team intro, and get to know Appalachian Trail hiker @alyssa.on.the.at 💥
Alyssa is from New York City and is taking on the AT as her first thru-hike! When not on trail, she works in Early Childhood Education and loves to read, knit, and try new sushi restaurants. Her summit of Mt. Fuji in 2017 sparked her interest in backpacking and now she’s well on her way hiking north on the AT!

To listen in: Check out Season 3, Episode 6 of The THRU-r Podcast! For easy access, click the “THRU-r Podcast” link in our bio, or search for “The THRU-r Podcast” on your favorite podcasting platform 🎧

#THRUrTrailTeam

Trail snacks for @alicia.grafe and Tuk Tuk along t

Trail snacks for @alicia.grafe and Tuk Tuk along the Sentiero Italia 🍓 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Follow Alicia and her cute trail pup Tuk Tuk for more from the Sentiero Italia 🤩⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#THRUrTrailTeam

🎙 New on the THRU-r Podcast:

🎙 New on the THRU-r Podcast: A Q&A with @kidsoutwild who Triple Crowned last year as a family on Mt. Katahdin💥

They trekked the big 3 trails (and the PNT) with their dog, Muir and some special guests in-tow. They were part of our 2022 #THRUrTrailTeam and we loved following along with their adventure! In this Q&A we talk about their favorite and worst moments from trail, kindness from the trail community, hiking with a pup, favorite foods, gear, and so much more!

To listen in, click the “THRU-r Podcast” link in our bio, or search for “The THRU-r Podcast” on your favorite podcasting platform 🎧

AZT views from @mel_gvry 🤩

AZT views from @mel_gvry 🤩

🌿 Some of our 2023 Trail Team starting their tr

🌿 Some of our 2023 Trail Team starting their treks for the year!

Follow along with them by following the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag! We have hikers from all over the world - hiking different trails including the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Appalachian Trail, Pacific Northwest Trail, Arizona Trail, Camino De Santiago Primivito, Sardinia Crossing, Sentiero Italia, Arctic Trail, Corfu Trail, and the GR20 in Corsica.

Some hikers are also going to give us updates on our podcast as they trek. Check out the “THRU-r Podcast” link in our bio and subscribe to get all the latest there 🎙

You can also check out more from each hiker and see everyone on our website landing page by clicking the “2023 Trail Team” (link in our bio). We have links to their channels, blogs, causes, and more!

#pct2023 #cdt2023 #at2023 #pnt2023 #azt2023 #camino2023 #corfutrail #gr20 #arcticcircletrail

🎙 Just dropped on the THRU-r Podcast:

🎙 Just dropped on the THRU-r Podcast: Our TRAIL ANGEL series!!!
First up, we get to know Laura Peterson @we_need_wilderness or “Beacon” - who does amazing work in the Desert Section of the PCT.

In this episode we talk about her amazing story, her favorite moment from angeling (@carollcoyne might have cried during this one), Mary's Place, the PCT Desert Section, the spirit of the trail, her advice for hikers and trail angels, and much more!

To listen in, click the “THRU-r Podcast” link in our bio, or search for “The THRU-r Podcast” on your favorite podcasting platform 🎧

Some moody scenes from the Appalachian Trail ☁️

🎙 New on the THRU-r Podcast:

🎙 New on the THRU-r Podcast: A Q&A with PCT hiker, Def Pos 💥
Def Pos was part of our 2022 #THRUrTrailTeam and he hiked a large section of the desert at about 352 miles. In this Q&A we talk about his best advice to stick with it out there, gear, favorite foods on and off trail, the people of long-distance hiking, highs and lows, and much more!

To listen in, click the “THRU-r Podcast” link in our bio, or search for “The THRU-r Podcast” on your favorite podcasting platform 🎧

Tent-sites of our dreams during our group backpack

Tent-sites of our dreams during our group backpacking trip along the Trans Catalina Trail: 10/10 🤩🏝️

🌊 Scenes from our very first THRU-r Backpacking

🌊 Scenes from our very first THRU-r Backpacking Trip!

An amazing group of our members trekked across the Trans Catalina Trail off the coast of Southern California. Some of these experienced long-distance hikers were training for trail (hello shakedown hike!), others reunited with fellow thru-hikers, and some treated this as their first official thru-hike!

✨ It was a magical 6 days filled with great conversation, hiking (of course), fireside chats, bocce ball, animal sightings, great meals, and more. ✨

There’s nothing like spending time with those who get it 😉 (looking at you, experienced hikers!).

Since this trip was so popular - we are excited to offer more for experienced long-distance hikers in the future! Stay tuned and become a member to get the latest news and first access. Membership is free for long-distance hikers! Apply to become a member by clicking the “Become A Member” link in our bio.

🎙 Just dropped on the THRU-r Podcast:

🎙 Just dropped on the THRU-r Podcast:

A fun Q&A with Tahoe Rim Trail thru-hiker and our newest ambassador, Mike Aspiras @themicronomad also known as “Nomen” on trail💥

In this episode we get deep into gear talk (especially for those trail photographers out there). We also talk about his philosophy behind trail naming, a surprise watermelon 🍉, cowboy camping, his favorite and worst moments from trail, the trail community, and more!

To listen in, click the “THRU-r Podcast” link in our bio, or search for “The THRU-r Podcast” on your favorite podcasting platform 🎧

Introducing our 2023 Trail Team (part 2/2) 🎉 W

Introducing our 2023 Trail Team (part 2/2) 🎉

We have hikers from all over the world - hiking different trails including the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Appalachian Trail, Pacific Northwest Trail, Arizona Trail, Camino De Santiago Primivito, Sardinia Crossing, Sentiero Italia, Arctic Trail, Corfu Trail, and the GR20 in Corsica.

We are so excited to follow along with all of our hikers this year, and you can too! Keep up with all of them by following here on @thru_r and following the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag. You can also follow them on their personal channels (see tags in each photo 😉).

Some hikers are also going to give us updates on our podcast as they trek. Check out the “THRU-r Podcast” link in our bio and subscribe to get all the latest there 🎙

You can also check out more from each hiker and see everyone on our website landing page by clicking the “2023 Trail Team” (link in our bio). We have links to their channels, blogs, causes, and more!

Stay tuned for all things hiking in 2023, coming straight from the trail 🌿

#pct2023 #cdt2023 #at2023 #pnt2023 #azt2023 #camino2023 #corfutrail #gr20 #arcticcircletrail

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