thru-hike
End-to-end trek
A thru-hike is a continuous end-to-end journey of an entire long-distance trail, completed in one season or attempt rather than in sections over multiple trips.
The most famous thru-hikes in North America are the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail.
She quit her job to thru-hike the PCT.
A thru-hiker is someone undertaking such a journey.
Extended adventurous journey
- pilgrimageReligious journey to shrine
- questSeeking journey for something
- adventureRisky exciting undertaking
- traverseMove across an area
expedition · end-to-end · continuous · footpath · completion · finish · transformation · life-changing
Shared traveler lodging
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
fortitude · suffering · blisters · chafing · fatigue · tenacity · persistence · conditioning
Sparsely populated wilderness areas
- remoteDistant or controller
- solitudeState of being alone
- wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
- natureInherent quality or disposition
scenic · pristine · old-growth · alpine · desert · forest · mountains · ridgeline
Eastern U.S. mountain region
- long-distanceAcross great distances
- PCTCross-border patent framework
- CDTMidwestern summer hours
- terminusFinal destination point
blaze · waymark · northbound · southbound · trailhead · Katahdin · monument
odyssey
Extended adventurous journey
- pilgrimageReligious journey to shrine
- questSeeking journey for something
- adventureRisky exciting undertaking
traverse · expedition · end-to-end · continuous · footpath · completion · finish · transformation · life-changing · milestone
hostel
Shared traveler lodging
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
resilience · fortitude · suffering · blisters · chafing · fatigue · tenacity · persistence · conditioning · bonking
backcountry
Sparsely populated wilderness areas
nature · scenic · pristine · old-growth · alpine · desert · forest · mountains · ridgeline · watershed
Appalachian
Eastern U.S. mountain region
- long-distanceAcross great distances
- PCTCross-border patent framework
- CDTMidwestern summer hours
terminus · blaze · waymark · northbound · southbound · trailhead · Katahdin · monument
ultralight
Minimal recreational aircraft
- hikingtrail, trails, day hikes, boots, compass
- outdoor adventurebackpacking, camping, campsite, trail, mountaineering
- hiking termstrailhead, switchback, summit, switchbacks, marker
- trekstrek, mountain trek, wilderness trek, jungle trek, desert trek
- Backpackingbackpack, trail, backpacking, pack, sleeping pad
- extended commitmentsmarathon, sabbatical, internship, apprenticeship, residency
thru-hikeday hike
Short walking excursion outdoors
day trip · weekend trip · overnighter · nature walk · car camping
hike, hiking, hiker, hiked, thru, hikers, thru-hiking, hikable