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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).

Hiker Happy Hour With "Vegas"
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 )

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 )

Continental Divide Trail Q&A Meetup
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 "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 )

Pacific Crest Trail Q&A Meetup
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).

Trail Talk With "Paladin"
2026-03-19 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. This meetup’s theme is “why do we hike 2,000+ miles?”. There will be an open discussion after (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 )
