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Common Injury Prevention With Lee Welton

This online community meetup will feature thru-hiker and personal trainer/physical therapist assistant, Lee Welton of Trailside Fitness! During this informative meetup, Lee will go over techniques to deal with aches & pains, recovery routines, overuse injury reduction, and more – specifically for long-distance hikers. We will be referencing the latest Halfway Anywhere Survey for 2023 […]

Fun & Safe Thru-Hiking For The Long Game – Part 1

This online community meetup will feature thru-hiker, Wilderness Skills Instructor, and Mountain Education Inc. founder Ned Tibbits. This meetup is the first in a two part series: 1/26 – Part 1: Reasons why thru-hikers get off trail mid hike and/or before they are ready. 1/27 – Part 2: Solutions to have staying power on trail. […]

Fun & Safe Thru-Hiking For The Long Game – Part 2

This online community meetup will feature thru-hiker, Wilderness Skills Instructor, and Mountain Education Inc. founder Ned Tibbits. This meetup is the second in a two part series: 1/26 – Part 1: Reasons why thru-hikers get off trail mid hike and/or before they are ready. 1/27 – Part 2: Solutions to have staying power on trail. […]

How To Organize Your Pack

How to organize your pack to prepare for a long-distance hike? We’re here to help! In this online meetup, THRU-r Ambassador and PCT/CDT hiker – Just Mike – will go over the ins and outs of efficient and organized packing for your trek. There will also be a Q&A section at the end. Register Here, […]

Exploring Post Trail Depression Series

Join us for an open discussion via Zoom about Post Trail Depression (PTD) – where we will be discussing key ideas with Clinical Psychologist and PCT thru-hiker Hannah “Voldy” Shaw and host Carol “Cheer” Coyne in a monthly series. Here, we will deep-dive into 3-5 pointed questions that will lead us to more understanding about […]

Appalachian Trail Q&A Session

This online community meetup will unite both new and experienced long-distance hikers - where new hikers can ask experienced hikers all of their burning questions before hitting the Appalachian Trail! This format will be an informal open discussion Q&A. Topics can include gear, tips, strategy, resupply, food, and much more.

February Hiker Happy Hour

Let's talk trail! Join fellow long-distance hikers and hiker hopefuls for this fun and unstructured online meetup. Bring any questions you may have, insights, advice, a little humor – and pour a cold one if you choose!

Continental Divide Trail Q&A Session

This online community meetup will unite both new and experienced long-distance hikers - where new hikers can ask experienced hikers all of their burning questions before hitting the Continental Divide Trail! This format will be an informal open discussion Q&A. Topics can include gear, tips, strategy, resupply, food, and much more.

Trail Photography Round-Table

Join fellow long-distance hikers in this Trail Photography Round-Table meetup to discuss trail photography in an open forum! Some discussion points could cover: What camera do you carry on a long hike? How much does your equipment weigh and is it worth the carry?  What upload platforms do you use on trail or in town? […]

March Hiker Happy Hour

Ready for some trail talk? Join fellow long-distance hikers and hiker hopefuls for this fun and unstructured online meetup. Bring any questions you may have, insights, advice, a little humor – and pour a cold one if you choose!

Exploring Post Trail Depression Series

Join us for an open discussion via Zoom about Post Trail Depression (PTD) – where we will be discussing key ideas with Clinical Psychologist and PCT thru-hiker Hannah “Voldy” Shaw and host Carol “Cheer” Coyne in a monthly series. Here, we will deep-dive into 3-5 pointed questions that will lead us to more understanding about […]

THRU-r Hiker Pro Launch Party

Join THRU-r Founder Carol "Cheer" Coyne as she announces the launch of the THRU-r Hiker Pro Membership! This will be an all-new part of the community to up-level your experience in the long-distance hiking world. The program will be great for new hikers preparing for their 2025 treks, and is also great for experienced hikers who want to stay involved and share knowledge with the community.