Hiker Happy Hour: Best Trail Magic
2024-08-23 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join fellow long-distance hikers and hiker hopefuls in this fun and themed meetup! Both new and experienced/alumni hikers are welcome. This meetup will allow experienced hikers to share their tales from trail, and will give new hikers some insight into trail life. Sit back, relax, get ready for some laughs, and pour a cold one (if you choose)!
Theme: “What was the best trail magic you received?”
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below.
This meetup date and time is listed in Pacific Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “Los Angeles” for our location).

Hiker Happy Hour: Best Trail Recipe
2024-09-06 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join fellow long-distance hikers and hiker hopefuls in this fun and themed meetup! Both new and experienced/alumni hikers are welcome. This meetup will allow experienced hikers to share their tales from trail, and will give new hikers some insight into trail life. Sit back, relax, get ready for some laughs, and pour a cold one (if you choose)!
Theme: “What is your best trail recipe?”
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below.
This meetup date and time is listed in Pacific Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “Los Angeles” for our location).

Hiker Happy Hour: Best Gear Hacks
2024-10-04 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join fellow long-distance hikers and hiker hopefuls in this fun and themed meetup! Both new and experienced/alumni hikers are welcome. This meetup will allow experienced hikers to share their tales from trail, and will give new hikers some insight into trail life. Sit back, relax, get ready for some laughs, and pour a cold one (if you choose)!
Theme: “What are your best gear hacks?”
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below.
This meetup date and time is listed in Pacific Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “Los Angeles” for our location).
Your host for this meetup is Triple Crowner and THRU-r founder Carol “Cheer” Coyne (Trail Family handle @cheer )

Pacific Crest Trail Q&A
2024-11-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-12-14 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)! This format will be an informal open discussion Q&A. Topics can include gear, tips, strategy, resupply, food, and much more.
New/Aspiring PCT Hikers: Be prepared to discuss your future plans and bring any questions you may have.
Experienced PCT Hikers: Be ready to connect and give your best tips based on your experiences on trail.
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below.
This meetup date and time is listed in Pacific Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “Los Angeles” for our location).
If you’re a free Trail Family Member: This meetup will be recorded and added to the “Event Video Library” playlist after the meeting.
This meetup will be hosted by Triple Crowner and THRU-r founder Carol “Cheer” Coyne (Trail Family handle @cheer )

Hiker Happy Hour: Safety Scares & Solutions
2024-11-15 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join fellow long-distance hikers and hiker hopefuls in this fun and themed meetup! Both new and experienced/alumni hikers are welcome. This meetup will allow experienced hikers to share their tales from trail, and will give new hikers some insight into trail life. Sit back, relax, get ready for some laughs, and pour a cold one (if you choose)!
Theme: “What was your worst safety scare on trail, and what would you have done differently to avoid it?”
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below.
This meetup date and time is listed in Pacific Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “Los Angeles” for our location).
Your host for this meetup is Triple Crowner and THRU-r founder Carol “Cheer” Coyne (Trail Family handle @cheer )

Continental Divide Trail Q&A
2024-11-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-12-15 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 (CDT)! This format will be an informal open discussion Q&A. Topics can include gear, tips, strategy, resupply, food, and much more.
New/Aspiring CDT Hikers: Be prepared to discuss your future plans and bring any questions you may have.
Experienced CDT Hikers: Be ready to connect and give your best tips based on your experiences on trail.
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below.
This meetup date and time is listed in Pacific Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “Los Angeles” for our location).
If you’re a free Trail Family Member: This meetup will be recorded and added to the “Event Video Library” playlist after the meeting.
This meetup will be hosted by Triple Crowner and THRU-r founder Carol “Cheer” Coyne (Trail Family handle @cheer )

Hiker Happy Hour: Why Do You Hike?
2024-12-06 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join fellow long-distance hikers and hiker hopefuls in this fun and themed meetup! Both new and experienced/alumni hikers are welcome. This meetup will allow experienced hikers to share their tales from trail, and will give new hikers some insight into trail life. Sit back, relax, get ready for some laughs, and pour a cold one (if you choose)!
Theme: “Why do you hike?”
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below.
This meetup date and time is listed in Pacific Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “Los Angeles” for our location).
Your host for this meetup is Triple Crowner and THRU-r founder Carol “Cheer” Coyne (Trail Family handle @cheer )

Safety Sunday With Ned Tibbits
2025-01-05 10:00 - 23:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This online community meetup series features thru-hiker and Mountain Education founder, Ned Tibbits. This meetup’s subject is: “Why the Need for Safety?”
Snow hiking safety expert Ned Tibbits of Mountain Education
Each week, Ned will go over a specific subject regarding safety in the backcountry. Great for anyone taking on a long-distance hike in 2025!
Registration:
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below. PLEASE NOTE: AS THIS IS A SERIES, YOU ONLY NEED TO REGISTER ONCE. After registering, you’ll have access to ALL of the meetings in the series after your registration date. On the Thursday before each meeting, an email with will be sent via THRU-r with an outline and video links (if you’d like to study up before!). A reminder email via Zoom will be sent out the day before each meeting.
Recordings:
All registrants will receive each meetup recording via the email they signed up with, coming from “THRU-r”. These recordings will be available for one week via the link in each email. So if you can’t make all the meetings, you’ll receive the recordings to watch later! Recordings will also be available for THRU-r Trail Family members (membership is free) in the Video Library – with no expiration date. You can apply for a Trail Family membership for free video access and more.
What To Expect:
New/Aspiring Hikers: Bring any questions you may have for the Q&A at the end of the meeting! We have a lot of information via video recordings from past meetups with Ned in our “Safety Series” on YouTube, and also via our Video Library in our Trail Family membership. Watch if you’d like even more information from Ned. Bonus points if you watch before the meetups!
This meetup date and time is listed in Pacific Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “Los Angeles” for our location).
If you’re a Trail Family Member: This meetup will be recorded and added to the “Event Video Library” playlist after the meeting.
This meetup will be hosted by Triple Crowner and THRU-r founder Carol “Cheer” Coyne (Trail Family handle @cheer )

Hiker Happy Hour: Post Trail Depression Tips
2025-01-10 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join fellow long-distance hikers and hiker hopefuls in this fun and themed meetup! Both new and experienced/alumni hikers are welcome. This meetup will allow experienced hikers to share their tales from trail, and will give new hikers some insight into trail life. Sit back, relax, get ready for some laughs, and pour a cold one (if you choose)!
Theme: “How do you combat Post Trail Depression?”
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below.
This meetup date and time is listed in Pacific Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “Los Angeles” for our location).
For our full event schedule, please refer to our Event page here.
This meetup will be hosted by Triple Crowner and THRU-r founder Carol “Cheer” Coyne (Trail Family handle @cheer )

Safety Sunday With Ned Tibbits
2025-01-12 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This online community meetup series features thru-hiker and Mountain Education founder, Ned Tibbits. This meetup’s subject is: “Planning: Building in Safety from Idea to Formula.”

Snow hiking safety expert Ned Tibbits of Mountain Education

Each week, Ned will go over a specific subject regarding safety in the backcountry. Great for anyone taking on a long-distance hike in 2025!
Registration:
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below. PLEASE NOTE: AS THIS IS A SERIES, YOU ONLY NEED TO REGISTER ONCE. After registering, you’ll have access to ALL of the meetings in the series after your registration date. On the Thursday before each meeting, an email with will be sent via THRU-r with an outline and video links (if you’d like to study up before!). A reminder email via Zoom will be sent out the day before each meeting.
Recordings:
All registrants will receive each meetup recording via the email they signed up with, coming from “THRU-r”. These recordings will be available for one week via the link in each email. So if you can’t make all the meetings, you’ll receive the recordings to watch later! Recordings will also be available for THRU-r Trail Family members (membership is free) in the Video Library – with no expiration date. You can apply for a Trail Family membership for free video access and more.
What To Expect:
New/Aspiring Hikers: Bring any questions you may have for the Q&A at the end of the meeting! We have a lot of information via video recordings from past meetups with Ned in our “Safety Series” on YouTube, and also via our Video Library in our Trail Family membership. Watch if you’d like even more information from Ned. Bonus points if you watch before the meetups!
This meetup date and time is listed in Pacific Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “Los Angeles” for our location).
If you’re a Trail Family Member: This meetup will be recorded and added to the “Event Video Library” playlist after the meeting.
This meetup will be hosted by Triple Crowner and THRU-r founder Carol “Cheer” Coyne (Trail Family handle @cheer )

Pacific Crest Trail Q&A
2025-01-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-08 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)! This format will be an informal open discussion Q&A. Topics can include gear, tips, strategy, resupply, food, and much more.
New/Aspiring PCT Hikers: Be prepared to discuss your future plans and bring any questions you may have.
Experienced PCT Hikers: Be ready to connect and give your best tips based on your experiences on trail.
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below.
This meetup date and time is listed in Pacific Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “Los Angeles” for our location).
If you’re a Trail Family Member: This meetup will be recorded and added to the “Event Video Library” playlist after the meeting.
This meetup will be hosted by Triple Crowner and THRU-r founder Carol “Cheer” Coyne (Trail Family handle @cheer )

Safety Sunday With Ned Tibbits
2025-01-19 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This online community meetup series features thru-hiker and Mountain Education founder, Ned Tibbits. This meetup’s subject is: “Preparation: Putting Safety into the Doing.”

Snow hiking safety expert Ned Tibbits of Mountain Education

Each week, Ned will go over a specific subject regarding safety in the backcountry. Great for anyone taking on a long-distance hike in 2025!
Registration:
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below. PLEASE NOTE: AS THIS IS A SERIES, YOU ONLY NEED TO REGISTER ONCE. After registering, you’ll have access to ALL of the meetings in the series after your registration date. On the Thursday before each meeting, an email with will be sent via THRU-r with an outline and video links (if you’d like to study up before!). A reminder email via Zoom will be sent out the day before each meeting.
Recordings:
All registrants will receive each meetup recording via the email they signed up with, coming from “THRU-r”. These recordings will be available for one week via the link in each email. So if you can’t make all the meetings, you’ll receive the recordings to watch later! Recordings will also be available for THRU-r Trail Family members (membership is free) in the Video Library – with no expiration date. You can apply for a Trail Family membership for free video access and more.
What To Expect:
New/Aspiring Hikers: Bring any questions you may have for the Q&A at the end of the meeting! We have a lot of information via video recordings from past meetups with Ned in our “Safety Series” on YouTube, and also via our Video Library in our Trail Family membership. Watch if you’d like even more information from Ned. Bonus points if you watch before the meetups!
This meetup date and time is listed in Pacific Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “Los Angeles” for our location).
If you’re a Trail Family Member: This meetup will be recorded and added to the “Event Video Library” playlist after the meeting.
This meetup will be hosted by Triple Crowner and THRU-r founder Carol “Cheer” Coyne (Trail Family handle @cheer )

Continental Divide Trail Q&A
2025-01-19 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-03-08 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 (CDT)! This format will be an informal open discussion Q&A. Topics can include gear, tips, strategy, resupply, food, and much more.
New/Aspiring CDT Hikers: Be prepared to discuss your future plans and bring any questions you may have.
Experienced CDT Hikers: Be ready to connect and give your best tips based on your experiences on trail.
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below.
This meetup date and time is listed in Pacific Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “Los Angeles” for our location).
If you’re a Trail Family Member: This meetup will be recorded and added to the “Event Video Library” playlist after the meeting.
This meetup will be hosted by Triple Crowner and THRU-r founder Carol “Cheer” Coyne (Trail Family handle @cheer )

Safety Sunday With Ned Tibbits
2025-01-26 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This online community meetup series features thru-hiker and Mountain Education founder, Ned Tibbits. This meetup’s subject is: “Executing: Daily Safety is Built in.”

Snow hiking safety expert Ned Tibbits of Mountain Education

Each week, Ned will go over a specific subject regarding safety in the backcountry. Great for anyone taking on a long-distance hike in 2025!
Registration:
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below. PLEASE NOTE: AS THIS IS A SERIES, YOU ONLY NEED TO REGISTER ONCE. After registering, you’ll have access to ALL of the meetings in the series after your registration date. On the Thursday before each meeting, an email with will be sent via THRU-r with an outline and video links (if you’d like to study up before!). A reminder email via Zoom will be sent out the day before each meeting.
Recordings:
All registrants will receive each meetup recording via the email they signed up with, coming from “THRU-r”. These recordings will be available for one week via the link in each email. So if you can’t make all the meetings, you’ll receive the recordings to watch later! Recordings will also be available for THRU-r Trail Family members (membership is free) in the Video Library – with no expiration date. You can apply for a Trail Family membership for free video access and more.
What To Expect:
New/Aspiring Hikers: Bring any questions you may have for the Q&A at the end of the meeting! We have a lot of information via video recordings from past meetups with Ned in our “Safety Series” on YouTube, and also via our Video Library in our Trail Family membership. Watch if you’d like even more information from Ned. Bonus points if you watch before the meetups!
This meetup date and time is listed in Pacific Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “Los Angeles” for our location).
If you’re a Trail Family Member: This meetup will be recorded and added to the “Event Video Library” playlist after the meeting.
This meetup will be hosted by Triple Crowner and THRU-r founder Carol “Cheer” Coyne (Trail Family handle @cheer )

Trail Talk Tuesday: International Hiking
2025-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Join new and experienced long-distance hikers for an open and casual discussion about international hiking! Have you backpacked internationally and have some stories and experiences you’d like to share? Or maybe you’re looking to backpack internationally and want some tips? Join in to share and get some great information – with maybe some laughs along the way!
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below to sign up for this free community meetup.
This meetup date and time is listed in Eastern Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “New York” for our location).
This meetup will be hosted by Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, & international thru-hiker Ben “Paladin” (Trail Family handle @paladin1 )

Safety Sunday With Ned Tibbits
2025-02-02 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This online community meetup series features thru-hiker and Mountain Education founder, Ned Tibbits. This meetup’s subject is: “Exposure: Weather & the Elements.”

Snow hiking safety expert Ned Tibbits of Mountain Education

Each week, Ned will go over a specific subject regarding safety in the backcountry. Great for anyone taking on a long-distance hike in 2025!
Registration:
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below. PLEASE NOTE: AS THIS IS A SERIES, YOU ONLY NEED TO REGISTER ONCE. After registering, you’ll have access to ALL of the meetings in the series after your registration date. On the Thursday before each meeting, an email with will be sent via THRU-r with an outline and video links (if you’d like to study up before!). A reminder email via Zoom will be sent out the day before each meeting.
Recordings:
All registrants will receive each meetup recording via the email they signed up with, coming from “THRU-r”. These recordings will be available for one week via the link in each email. So if you can’t make all the meetings, you’ll receive the recordings to watch later! Recordings will also be available for THRU-r Trail Family members (membership is free) in the Video Library – with no expiration date. You can apply for a Trail Family membership for free video access and more.
What To Expect:
New/Aspiring Hikers: Bring any questions you may have for the Q&A at the end of the meeting! We have a lot of information via video recordings from past meetups with Ned in our “Safety Series” on YouTube, and also via our Video Library in our Trail Family membership. Watch if you’d like even more information from Ned. Bonus points if you watch before the meetups!
This meetup date and time is listed in Pacific Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “Los Angeles” for our location).
If you’re a Trail Family Member: This meetup will be recorded and added to the “Event Video Library” playlist after the meeting.
This meetup will be hosted by Triple Crowner and THRU-r founder Carol “Cheer” Coyne (Trail Family handle @cheer )

Hiker Happy Hour: Stay Healthy On Trail
2025-02-07 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join fellow long-distance hikers and hiker hopefuls in this fun and themed meetup! Both new and experienced/alumni hikers are welcome. This meetup will allow experienced hikers to share their tales from trail, and will give new hikers some insight into trail life. Sit back, relax, get ready for some laughs, and pour a cold one (if you choose)!
Theme: “How to stay healthy on trail.” Subjects can include injury prevention, preparation tips, nutrition, & more.
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below.
This meetup date and time is listed in Pacific Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “Los Angeles” for our location).
For our full event schedule, please refer to our Event page here.
This meetup will be hosted by Triple Crowner and THRU-r founder Carol “Cheer” Coyne (Trail Family handle @cheer )

Safety Sunday With Ned Tibbits
2025-02-09 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This online community meetup series features thru-hiker and Mountain Education founder, Ned Tibbits. This meetup’s subject is: “Snow Safety (Part 1): The Foundations of Safe Snow-Travel”

Snow hiking safety expert Ned Tibbits of Mountain Education

Each week, Ned will go over a specific subject regarding safety in the backcountry. Great for anyone taking on a long-distance hike in 2025!
Registration:
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below. PLEASE NOTE: AS THIS IS A SERIES, YOU ONLY NEED TO REGISTER ONCE. After registering, you’ll have access to ALL of the meetings in the series after your registration date. On the Thursday before each meeting, an email with will be sent via THRU-r with an outline and video links (if you’d like to study up before!). A reminder email via Zoom will be sent out the day before each meeting.
Recordings:
All registrants will receive each meetup recording via the email they signed up with, coming from “THRU-r”. These recordings will be available for one week via the link in each email. So if you can’t make all the meetings, you’ll receive the recordings to watch later! Recordings will also be available for THRU-r Trail Family members (membership is free) in the Video Library – with no expiration date. You can apply for a Trail Family membership for free video access and more.
What To Expect:
New/Aspiring Hikers: Bring any questions you may have for the Q&A at the end of the meeting! We have a lot of information via video recordings from past meetups with Ned in our “Safety Series” on YouTube, and also via our Video Library in our Trail Family membership. Watch if you’d like even more information from Ned. Bonus points if you watch before the meetups!
This meetup date and time is listed in Pacific Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “Los Angeles” for our location).
If you’re a Trail Family Member: This meetup will be recorded and added to the “Event Video Library” playlist after the meeting.
This meetup will be hosted by Triple Crowner and THRU-r founder Carol “Cheer” Coyne (Trail Family handle @cheer )

Trail Talk Thursday: Health On Trail
2025-02-13 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for a hiker to hiker discussion about staying healthy on trail. Open to new and experienced hikers – come and share your stories and wisdom or listen in and bring your questions!
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below to sign up for this free community meetup.
This meetup date and time is listed in Eastern Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “New York” for our location).
This meetup will be hosted by Appalachian Trail and Continental Divide Trail hiker Kristine “GG” (Trail Family handle @khartlaub )

Safety Sunday With Ned Tibbits
2025-02-16 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This online community meetup series features thru-hiker and Mountain Education founder, Ned Tibbits. This meetup’s subject is: “Snow Safety (Part 2): How to Safely Snow-Hike.”

Snow hiking safety expert Ned Tibbits of Mountain Education

Each week, Ned will go over a specific subject regarding safety in the backcountry. Great for anyone taking on a long-distance hike in 2025!
Registration:
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below. PLEASE NOTE: AS THIS IS A SERIES, YOU ONLY NEED TO REGISTER ONCE. After registering, you’ll have access to ALL of the meetings in the series after your registration date. On the Thursday before each meeting, an email with will be sent via THRU-r with an outline and video links (if you’d like to study up before!). A reminder email via Zoom will be sent out the day before each meeting.
Recordings:
All registrants will receive each meetup recording via the email they signed up with, coming from “THRU-r”. These recordings will be available for one week via the link in each email. So if you can’t make all the meetings, you’ll receive the recordings to watch later! Recordings will also be available for THRU-r Trail Family members (membership is free) in the Video Library – with no expiration date. You can apply for a Trail Family membership for free video access and more.
What To Expect:
New/Aspiring Hikers: Bring any questions you may have for the Q&A at the end of the meeting! We have a lot of information via video recordings from past meetups with Ned in our “Safety Series” on YouTube, and also via our Video Library in our Trail Family membership. Watch if you’d like even more information from Ned. Bonus points if you watch before the meetups!
This meetup date and time is listed in Pacific Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “Los Angeles” for our location).
If you’re a Trail Family Member: This meetup will be recorded and added to the “Event Video Library” playlist after the meeting.
This meetup will be hosted by Triple Crowner and THRU-r founder Carol “Cheer” Coyne (Trail Family handle @cheer )

Safety Sunday With Ned Tibbits
2025-02-23 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This online community meetup series features thru-hiker and Mountain Education founder, Ned Tibbits. This meetup’s subject is: “Snow Safety (Part 3): How to Navigate Your Campsite.”

Snow hiking safety expert Ned Tibbits of Mountain Education

Each week, Ned will go over a specific subject regarding safety in the backcountry. Great for anyone taking on a long-distance hike in 2025!
Registration:
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below. PLEASE NOTE: AS THIS IS A SERIES, YOU ONLY NEED TO REGISTER ONCE. After registering, you’ll have access to ALL of the meetings in the series after your registration date. On the Thursday before each meeting, an email with will be sent via THRU-r with an outline and video links (if you’d like to study up before!). A reminder email via Zoom will be sent out the day before each meeting.
Recordings:
All registrants will receive each meetup recording via the email they signed up with, coming from “THRU-r”. These recordings will be available for one week via the link in each email. So if you can’t make all the meetings, you’ll receive the recordings to watch later! Recordings will also be available for THRU-r Trail Family members (membership is free) in the Video Library – with no expiration date. You can apply for a Trail Family membership for free video access and more.
What To Expect:
New/Aspiring Hikers: Bring any questions you may have for the Q&A at the end of the meeting! We have a lot of information via video recordings from past meetups with Ned in our “Safety Series” on YouTube, and also via our Video Library in our Trail Family membership. Watch if you’d like even more information from Ned. Bonus points if you watch before the meetups!
This meetup date and time is listed in Pacific Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “Los Angeles” for our location).
If you’re a Trail Family Member: This meetup will be recorded and added to the “Event Video Library” playlist after the meeting.
This meetup will be hosted by Triple Crowner and THRU-r founder Carol “Cheer” Coyne (Trail Family handle @cheer )

Safety Sunday With Ned Tibbits
2025-03-02 10:00 - 23:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This online community meetup series features thru-hiker and Mountain Education founder, Ned Tibbits. This meetup’s subject is: “Creek Crossings (Part 1).”

Snow hiking safety expert Ned Tibbits of Mountain Education

Each week, Ned will go over a specific subject regarding safety in the backcountry. Great for anyone taking on a long-distance hike in 2025!
Registration:
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below. PLEASE NOTE: AS THIS IS A SERIES, YOU ONLY NEED TO REGISTER ONCE. After registering, you’ll have access to ALL of the meetings in the series after your registration date. On the Thursday before each meeting, an email with will be sent via THRU-r with an outline and video links (if you’d like to study up before!). A reminder email via Zoom will be sent out the day before each meeting.
Recordings:
All registrants will receive each meetup recording via the email they signed up with, coming from “THRU-r”. These recordings will be available for one week via the link in each email. So if you can’t make all the meetings, you’ll receive the recordings to watch later! Recordings will also be available for THRU-r Trail Family members (membership is free) in the Video Library – with no expiration date. You can apply for a Trail Family membership for free video access and more.
What To Expect:
New/Aspiring Hikers: Bring any questions you may have for the Q&A at the end of the meeting! We have a lot of information via video recordings from past meetups with Ned in our “Safety Series” on YouTube, and also via our Video Library in our Trail Family membership. Watch if you’d like even more information from Ned. Bonus points if you watch before the meetups!
This meetup date and time is listed in Pacific Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “Los Angeles” for our location).
If you’re a Trail Family Member: This meetup will be recorded and added to the “Event Video Library” playlist after the meeting.
This meetup will be hosted by Triple Crowner and THRU-r founder Carol “Cheer” Coyne (Trail Family handle @cheer )

Hiker Happy Hour: Technology Talk
2025-03-07 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join fellow long-distance hikers and hiker hopefuls in this fun and themed meetup! Both new and experienced/alumni hikers are welcome. This meetup will allow experienced hikers to share their tales from trail, and will give new hikers some insight into trail life. Sit back, relax, get ready for some laughs, and pour a cold one (if you choose)!
Theme: “Technology for long-distance backpackers” Subjects can include SOS/satellite devices, cameras, phones, multipurpose devices, battery packs/charging devices, navigation devices, tips on updating family & friends, & more.
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below.
This meetup date and time is listed in Pacific Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “Los Angeles” for our location).
For our full event schedule, please refer to our Event page here.
This meetup will be hosted by Triple Crowner and THRU-r founder Carol “Cheer” Coyne (Trail Family handle @cheer )

Safety Sunday With Ned Tibbits
2025-03-09 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This online community meetup series features thru-hiker and Mountain Education founder, Ned Tibbits. This meetup’s subject is: “Creek Crossings (Part 2).”

Snow hiking safety expert Ned Tibbits of Mountain Education

Each week, Ned will go over a specific subject regarding safety in the backcountry. Great for anyone taking on a long-distance hike in 2025!
Registration:
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below. PLEASE NOTE: AS THIS IS A SERIES, YOU ONLY NEED TO REGISTER ONCE. After registering, you’ll have access to ALL of the meetings in the series after your registration date. On the Thursday before each meeting, an email with will be sent via THRU-r with an outline and video links (if you’d like to study up before!). A reminder email via Zoom will be sent out the day before each meeting.
Recordings:
All registrants will receive each meetup recording via the email they signed up with, coming from “THRU-r”. These recordings will be available for one week via the link in each email. So if you can’t make all the meetings, you’ll receive the recordings to watch later! Recordings will also be available for THRU-r Trail Family members (membership is free) in the Video Library – with no expiration date. You can apply for a Trail Family membership for free video access and more.
What To Expect:
New/Aspiring Hikers: Bring any questions you may have for the Q&A at the end of the meeting! We have a lot of information via video recordings from past meetups with Ned in our “Safety Series” on YouTube, and also via our Video Library in our Trail Family membership. Watch if you’d like even more information from Ned. Bonus points if you watch before the meetups!
This meetup date and time is listed in Pacific Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “Los Angeles” for our location).
If you’re a Trail Family Member: This meetup will be recorded and added to the “Event Video Library” playlist after the meeting.
This meetup will be hosted by Triple Crowner and THRU-r founder Carol “Cheer” Coyne (Trail Family handle @cheer )

Trail Talk Tuesday
2025-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Talk with people who get it! Join other new and experienced hikers for a casual & open discussion about all things long-distance hiking. Discussion points could include trail life, after trail life, post trail depression support, story sharing, gear talk, future plans, backpacking tips, type 2 fun, and so much more. This is a great way to stay connected with the hiking community, swap stories, and give back – with maybe some laughs along the way!
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below to sign up for this free community meetup.
This meetup date and time is listed in Eastern Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “New York” for our location).
This meetup will be hosted by Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, & international thru-hiker Ben “Paladin” (Trail Family handle @paladin1 )

Safety Sunday With Ned Tibbits
2025-03-16 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This online community meetup series features thru-hiker and Mountain Education founder, Ned Tibbits. This meetup’s subject is: “Creek Crossings (Part 3).”

Snow hiking safety expert Ned Tibbits of Mountain Education

Each week, Ned will go over a specific subject regarding safety in the backcountry. Great for anyone taking on a long-distance hike in 2025!
Registration:
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below. PLEASE NOTE: AS THIS IS A SERIES, YOU ONLY NEED TO REGISTER ONCE. After registering, you’ll have access to ALL of the meetings in the series after your registration date. On the Thursday before each meeting, an email with will be sent via THRU-r with an outline and video links (if you’d like to study up before!). A reminder email via Zoom will be sent out the day before each meeting.
Recordings:
All registrants will receive each meetup recording via the email they signed up with, coming from “THRU-r”. These recordings will be available for one week via the link in each email. So if you can’t make all the meetings, you’ll receive the recordings to watch later! Recordings will also be available for THRU-r Trail Family members (membership is free) in the Video Library – with no expiration date. You can apply for a Trail Family membership for free video access and more.
What To Expect:
New/Aspiring Hikers: Bring any questions you may have for the Q&A at the end of the meeting! We have a lot of information via video recordings from past meetups with Ned in our “Safety Series” on YouTube, and also via our Video Library in our Trail Family membership. Watch if you’d like even more information from Ned. Bonus points if you watch before the meetups!
This meetup date and time is listed in Pacific Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “Los Angeles” for our location).
If you’re a Trail Family Member: This meetup will be recorded and added to the “Event Video Library” playlist after the meeting.
This meetup will be hosted by Triple Crowner and THRU-r founder Carol “Cheer” Coyne (Trail Family handle @cheer )
