through-hiker
Complete trail traveler
A through-hiker is someone who hikes an entire long-distance trail from end to end in a single continuous journey, typically taking weeks or months.
The term is most associated with major American trails like the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail.
Through-hikers distinguish themselves from section hikers, who complete trails in segments over multiple trips.
She quit her job to become a through-hiker on the PCT.
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
tenacity · fortitude · discipline · willpower · persistence · hardiness · toughness · steadfastness
Eastern U.S. mountain region
- trailheadHiking path entrance
- blazeIntense burning fire
- switchbackReversing mountain path
- ridgeNarrow raised strip
summit · shelter · lean-to · privy · waypoint · landmark · footpath · terrain
Organized exploratory journey
- odysseyExtended adventurous journey
- pilgrimageReligious journey to shrine
- trekArduous overland journey
- traverseMove across an area
quest · adventure · long-distance · end-to-end · completion · milestone · terminus · northbound
Minimal recreational aircraft
Air-filled film sphere
- hostelShared traveler lodging
- shuttleShort-distance transport
- ridge-runnerRemote mountain dweller
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
determination · tenacity · fortitude · discipline · willpower · persistence · hardiness · toughness · steadfastness · consistency
Appalachian
Eastern U.S. mountain region
- trailheadHiking path entrance
- blazeIntense burning fire
- switchbackReversing mountain path
ridge · summit · shelter · lean-to · privy · waypoint · landmark · footpath · terrain · register
expedition
Organized exploratory journey
- odysseyExtended adventurous journey
- pilgrimageReligious journey to shrine
- trekArduous overland journey
traverse · quest · adventure · long-distance · end-to-end · completion · milestone · terminus · northbound · southbound
ultralight
Minimal recreational aircraft
bubble
Air-filled film sphere
- hostelShared traveler lodging
- shuttleShort-distance transport
- ridge-runnerRemote mountain dweller
through-hikerhomebody
One preferring domestic life
couch potato · stay-at-home · suburbanite · office worker · desk jockey
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