through-hiking
Completing a trail
Through-hiking is hiking an entire long-distance trail from end to end in a single continuous journey, as opposed to completing it in sections over multiple trips.
The term applies especially to famous trails like the Appalachian Trail or Pacific Crest Trail: She spent six months through-hiking the AT.
A through-hiker is someone who undertakes such a trek.
Also spelled thru-hiking.
Eastern US thru-hike route
- Pacific Crest TrailWest coast hiking route
- thru-hikerOne walking entire trail
- end-to-endSpanning the full sequence
- northboundMoving toward north
southbound · terminus · trailhead · completion · finish line · section · mileage · Triple Crown
Minimal recreational aircraft
- backpackStrapped bag worn dorsally
- shelterProtected place or structure
- trail runnersShoes for off-road running
- trekking polesHandheld hiking supports
water filter · bear canister · stuff sack · pack weight · layering · rain gear · headlamp · camp stove
Distance traveled by vehicle
- elevation gainTotal altitude increase traveled
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- blistersRaised fluid-filled skin
- chafingIrritation from friction
shin splints · recovery · calorie deficit · weight loss · mental fortitude · perseverance · grit · pacing
Provide fresh provisions
- mail dropClandestine exchange location
- shuttleShort-distance transport
- permitOfficial written authorization
- planningArranging for future events
itinerary · budget · timeline · weather window · transportation · visa · registration · navigation
Adopted identity on footpaths
- trail magicSurprise provisions for backpackers
- zero dayUndiscovered security flaw
- hostelShared traveler lodging
- hitchhikingSoliciting free rides
bubble · flip-flop · leapfrog · stealth camping · golden hour · solitude · simplicity · freedom
Appalachian Trail
Eastern US thru-hike route
- Pacific Crest TrailWest coast hiking route
- thru-hikerOne walking entire trail
- end-to-endSpanning the full sequence
northbound · southbound · terminus · trailhead · completion · finish line · section · mileage · Triple Crown · long-distance
ultralight
Minimal recreational aircraft
- backpackStrapped bag worn dorsally
- shelterProtected place or structure
- trail runnersShoes for off-road running
trekking poles · water filter · bear canister · stuff sack · pack weight · layering · rain gear · headlamp · camp stove · food bag
mileage
Distance traveled by vehicle
- elevation gainTotal altitude increase traveled
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- blistersRaised fluid-filled skin
chafing · shin splints · recovery · calorie deficit · weight loss · mental fortitude · perseverance · grit · pacing · conditioning
resupply
Provide fresh provisions
- mail dropClandestine exchange location
- shuttleShort-distance transport
- permitOfficial written authorization
planning · itinerary · budget · timeline · weather window · transportation · visa · registration · navigation · guidebook
trail name
Adopted identity on footpaths
- trail magicSurprise provisions for backpackers
- zero dayUndiscovered security flaw
- hostelShared traveler lodging
hitchhiking · bubble · flip-flop · leapfrog · stealth camping · golden hour · solitude · simplicity · freedom · minimalism