THRU-r

Hiker Happy Hour With "Cheer"
2025-07-11 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join fellow long-distance hikers and hiker hopefuls in this fun and casual meetup! This is a great way to stay connected to the hiking community.
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. In this open forum, subjects can include on-trail life, after-trail life, gear, tips, future plans, and more. Sit back, relax, get ready for some laughs, and pour a cold one (if you choose)!
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 )

Trail Talk Tuesday With "Paladin"
2025-07-15 19:00 - 20:00 (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 )

Trail Talk Wednesday With "Catmando"
2025-07-30 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join other new and experienced hikers for a casual & open discussion about all things long-distance hiking and more specifically – WHY do we hike? 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 Triple Crowner J.C. “Catmando” (Trail Family handle @vanetten4msn-com )

Trail Talk Thursday With "GG"
2025-08-14 19:30 - 20:30 (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 and Continental Divide Trail hiker Kristine “GG” (Trail Family handle @khartlaub )

Trail Talk Friday With "Catmando"
2025-08-29 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join other new and experienced hikers for a casual & open thru-hiking discussion. Here, the group will be talking about trails in the Northeast – and which ones are worthy of a thru-hike! 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 Triple Crowner J.C. “Catmando” (Trail Family handle @vanetten4msn-com )

Trail Talk With "GG"
2025-09-25 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Join other new and experienced hikers for a casual & open discussion about all things long-distance hiking. This time, we’re celebrating the end of the (popular) hiking season. Many hikers finish in September – and we’re here to celebrate your stories and achievements (terminus or not)! 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.
The 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 )

Trail Talk With "Paladin"
2025-10-07 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)

Trail Talk With "Catmando"
2025-10-17 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Join other new and experienced hikers for a casual & open discussion about all things long-distance hiking. Here, the group will be sharing our best hiking hacks! Come with your favorites, or just to listen. All are welcome! 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.
The 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 Triple Crowner J.C. “Catmando” (Trail Family handle @vanetten4msn-com )

Hiker Happy Hour With "Vegas"
2025-11-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles), 2025-12-12 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles), 2026-02-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join fellow long-distance hikers and hiker hopefuls in this fun and casual meetup! It’s a great way to stay connected to the hiking community in the off-season. In this open forum, we’ll talk about on-trail life, after-trail life, gear, tips, future plans, and more. New and experienced long-distance hikers are welcome. Sit back, relax, get ready for some laughs, and pour a cold one (if you choose)!
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below to sign up for this free community meetup.
The 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 THRU-r Ambassador, Appalachian Trail, and Pacific Crest Trail thru-hiker Casey “Vegas” (Trail Family handle @vegasthepiedpiper )

Get Trail Ready With Lee Welton - Part 1/3
2025-11-15 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Get Trail Ready with thru-hiker and Trailside Fitness founder Lee Welton! Here, Lee will be teaching you how to build the base before you chase miles – highlighting the following:
TRAILS Method + Hierarchy of Needs:
A walk-through of the TRAILS Method Lee uses for hikers and the real “hierarchy” that keeps hikers progressing without breaking down. You’ll leave knowing the #1 bottleneck and exactly what to fix first. We’ll also have a live Q&A at the end of the meetup – so bring your questions!
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below to sign up for this free community meetup.
The 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).
ALL REGISTRANTS will receive the recording after the meeting via the email they signed up with. Please register if you’d like the recording link (even if you can’t make the live meeting).
This meetup will be hosted by THRU-r Advisor, Pacific Crest Trail, and Pacific Northwest Trail thru-hiker Lee “Flick” Welton.

Trail Talk With “Paladin”
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)

Trail Talk With "Catmando"
2025-12-05 19:00 - 20:00 (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. Here, we’ll be sharing about our last hikes or plans for future adventures!
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below to sign up for this free community meetup.
The 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 Triple Crowner J.C. “Catmando” (Trail Family handle @vanetten4msn-com )

Get Trail Ready With Lee Welton - Part 2/3
2025-12-13 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Get Trail Ready with thru-hiker and Trailside Fitness founder Lee Welton! Lee will be teaching you about load vs capacity and how to train smart and dodge overuse injuries – highlighting the following:
Load vs. Capacity (Injury Math For Hikers)
How to translate aches, fatigue, and training data into clear programming decisions so you can train hard without tipping into overuse. We’ll also have a live Q&A at the end of the meetup – so bring your questions!
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below to sign up for this free community meetup.
The 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).
ALL REGISTRANTS will receive the recording after the meeting via the email they signed up with. Please register if you’d like the recording link (even if you can’t make the live meeting).
This meetup will be hosted by THRU-r Advisor, Pacific Crest Trail, and Pacific Northwest Trail thru-hiker Lee “Flick” Welton.

Trail Talk With "GG"
2025-12-18 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Join other new and experienced hikers for a casual & open discussion about all things long-distance hiking. The theme for this meetup is gear! What gear is on your holiday wish lists? We want all the details. 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.
The 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 )

Post-Trail Blues Support With "Cheer"
2025-12-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-24 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join fellow thru-hikers in this supportive meetup to talk about our on-trail experiences and after-trail life. This is a great way to stay connected to the hiking community and talk with people who GET IT. First, we’ll introduce ourselves and celebrate our hiking adventures & feats. Then we’ll share about the highs and lows of coming off trail & all the post trail feelings. We’re here to tell you “you’re not alone” & we’ll talk about it!
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 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).
Disclaimer: This meetup is a community based support group only. It does not replace therapy or professional help. If you are experiencing extremely intense emotions, thoughts of suicide, etc. please seek aid from a professional.
This meetup will be hosted by Triple Crowner & THRU-r Founder Carol “Cheer” Coyne (Trail Family handle @cheer )

Get Trail Ready With Lee Welton - Part 3/3
2026-01-10 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Get Trail Ready with thru-hiker and Trailside Fitness founder Lee Welton! Here, Lee will be teaching you about intelligent conditioning & sustainable self-care to finish strong, not broken – highlighting the following:
Intelligent Conditioning + Sustainable Self-Care
Dialed conditioning progressions and a minimalist recovery system so you finish your season strong instead of limping to the finish. We’ll also have a live Q&A at the end of the meetup – so bring your questions!
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below to sign up for this free community meetup.
The 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).
ALL REGISTRANTS will receive the recording after the meeting via the email they signed up with. Please register if you’d like the recording link (even if you can’t make the live meeting).
This meetup will be hosted by THRU-r Advisor, Pacific Crest Trail, and Pacific Northwest Trail thru-hiker Lee “Flick” Welton.

Trail Talk With "Just Mike"
2026-01-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join other new and experienced hikers for a casual & open discussion about all things long-distance hiking. Here, we’ll be sharing about our last hikes or plans for future adventures!
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 thru-hiker Mike “Just Mike” (Trail Family handle @hikermcclure ). He’s hiked the PCT, CDT, AZT, and ADT. This year he plans to finish up the AT (Southern Half), Ice Age and possibly the Superior Trail!

Pacific Crest Trail Q&A Meetup
2026-01-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-28 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join fellow new and seasoned hikers for a relaxed, open conversation about the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Led by THRU-r Ambassadors “Paladin” and “Vegas” – this session will feature Q&A, practical tips, and insights drawn from their firsthand trail experience. Topics can include gear, tips, strategy, resupply, food, and much 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).

Continental Divide Trail Q&A Meetup
2026-01-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-21 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join fellow new and seasoned hikers for a relaxed, open conversation about the Continental Divide Trail (CDT). Led by THRU-r Ambassador “Catmando” and “GG” this session will feature Q&A, practical tips, and insights drawn from their firsthand trail experience.Topics can include gear, tips, strategy, resupply, food, and much 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).

Trail Talk With "Catmando"
2026-01-30 21:00 - 22:00 (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.
Our meetup theme is “What are your hiking plans for 2026?” We want to hear about it!
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below to sign up for this free community meetup.
The 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 Triple Crowner J.C. “Catmando” (Trail Family handle @vanetten4msn-com )

Appalachian Trail Q&A Meetup
2026-01-31 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-22 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join fellow new and seasoned hikers for a relaxed, open conversation about the Appalachian Trail (AT). Led by THRU-r Ambassador “GG” and “Just Mike,” this session will feature Q&A, practical tips, and insights drawn from their firsthand trail experience.Topics can include gear, tips, strategy, resupply, food, and much 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).

Trail Talk With "GG"
2026-02-12 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Join other new and experienced hikers for a casual & open discussion about all things long-distance hiking. This meetup’s theme is about all things trail prep! Let’s talk about how YOU are preparing for trail: This can include fitness, gear testing, shakedowns, preparation mileage, and more.
Register Here, or click the link under “Website” below to sign up for this free community meetup.
The 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 )

Trail Talk With "Paladin"
2026-02-24 19:00 - 20:00 (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. Our theme for this meetup will be “how kindness on trail has a ripple effect”. We’ll also have an open discussion following the theme topic (time permitting). 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 )

Trail Talk With "Catmando"
2026-02-27 21:00 - 22:00 (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. 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.
The 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 Triple Crowner J.C. “Catmando” (Trail Family handle @vanetten4msn-com )
