Membership Levels
THRU-r MEMBERSHIPS
On and off trail – long-distance hikers are family. In the spirit of paying it forward, we offer a variety of FREE memberships based on experience (and will also be offering upgrade options in 2024).
Although FREE, our memberships are specifically for hikers who have hiked – or are planning to hike – 100 miles or more in one trip. We go through every application and will approve membership based on these parameters.
Our community rules include treating and respecting each other as we do on trail: With kindness, understanding, and supportive words and actions. Anyone who does otherwise will be removed. We all watch out for each other on trail and expect our members to do the same. Thank you!
FREE
NEW HIKERJUST GETTING YOUR FEET DIRTY- Hiker Profile
- Hiker Feed Posting
- Direct Messaging
- Friend Requests
- THRU-Map & Directory
- Event List
FREE
EXPERIENCED HIKERYOU'VE WALKED MANY A MILE- Hiker Profile
- Hiker Feed Posting
- Direct Messaging
- Friend Requests
- THRU-Map & Directory
- Event List
FREE
TRAIL ANGELHELPING ALL OF THOSE ON TRAIL- Trail Angel Profile
- Hiker Feed View
- Direct Messaging
- Friend Requests
- THRU-Map & Directory
- Event List
OTHER THRU-r MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Level up your THRU-r Membership by becoming a Hiker Pro or a Trail Team Correspondent. Click the links below to find out more!
New to backpacking? Although THRU-r specializes in creating connections within the long-distance hiking community, those who are new to backpacking will benefit from the Backpacker Course offering.
LAUNCHING 2024
HIKER PROUPGRADE WITH ADDITIONAL FEATURES- All Standard Membership Benefits
- Participation In Exclusive Panels
- Private Meetups
- Access To Educational Materials
- In Person Event Early Access
FREE
TRAIL TEAMARE YOU HIKING A LONG TRAIL IN 2024? JOIN OUR TRAIL CORRESPONDENT TEAM!- Website Feature
- Instagram Features
- Podcast Features
- Team Support
- Trail Team Meetup Access
- Ambassador Opportunities
LAUNCHING 2024
BACKPACKER COURSECREATED WITH BEGINNERS IN MIND- Education For Those Who Are Just Starting
- Tips & Tricks From Hikers Who Have Walked Thousands Of Miles
- For Hikers, By Hikers