trekker
Long-distance walker
A trekker is someone who makes a long, arduous journey on foot, especially through wilderness or mountainous terrain: The trekkers set out for base camp at dawn.
The word implies more challenge and adventure than hiker.
In fan culture, Trekker (often capitalized) is an alternative to Trekkie for devoted fans of Star Trek.
Without fixed residence
- roamingMoving without fixed purpose
- globetrottingTraveling widely worldwide
- wayfarerTraveler, especially walking
- vagabondHomeless, aimless wanderer
drifter · footloose · rambling · adventurer · explorer · journeyer · meanderer · wanderer
Path through wilderness
- mountainTall natural landmass
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- forestTree-dense ecosystem
- glacierSlow-moving ice mass
summit · basecamp · altitude · ridgeline · switchback · scree · pass · valley
Organized exploratory journey
- pilgrimageReligious journey to shrine
- odysseyExtended adventurous journey
- sojournBrief stay away
- thru-hikeComplete a long trail continuously
multiday · basecamp · portage · itinerary · waypoint · milestone · distance · stages
Strapped bag worn dorsally
- bootsAnkle-covering footwear
- tentPortable fabric shelter
- headlampForward-facing vehicle light
- compassDevice showing cardinal directions
map · gaiters · gorp · carabiner · daypack · blister · moleskin · layering
Capacity for sustained effort
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
determination · acclimatization · fatigue · conditioning · hydration · pacing · blisters · exhaustion
nomadic
Without fixed residence
- roamingMoving without fixed purpose
- globetrottingTraveling widely worldwide
- wayfarerTraveler, especially walking
vagabond · drifter · footloose · rambling · adventurer · explorer · journeyer · meanderer · wanderer · roamer
trail
Path through wilderness
- mountainTall natural landmass
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- forestTree-dense ecosystem
glacier · summit · basecamp · altitude · ridgeline · switchback · scree · pass · valley · canyon
expedition
Organized exploratory journey
- pilgrimageReligious journey to shrine
- odysseyExtended adventurous journey
- sojournBrief stay away
thru-hike · multiday · basecamp · portage · itinerary · waypoint · milestone · distance · stages · circuit
backpack
Strapped bag worn dorsally
compass · map · gaiters · gorp · carabiner · daypack · blister · moleskin · layering · rucksack
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
perseverance · determination · acclimatization · fatigue · conditioning · hydration · pacing · blisters · exhaustion · recovery
sherpa
Navigator through difficulty
- porterBaggage carrier or dark brew
- teahouseCafé serving steeped beverages
- guidebookReference for travelers
homestay · permits · visa · phrasebook
- travelerspassenger, travelers, traveler, tourist, vacationers
- Pioneerspioneer, pioneers, forerunner, innovator, groundbreaker
- walkerswalker, pedestrian, hikers, rambler, ramblers
- wandererswanderer, hikers, vagabond, wanderers, drifter
- South Africanismsag, just now, now now, bra, oom
- mountainsmountain, peaks, peak, summit, summits
trekkerday-tripper
Same-day visitor
sightseer · excursionist · stroller · weekend warrior · weekender
trekkercouch potato
Habitual sedentary TV watcher
homebody · stay-at-home · shut-in · lounger · hermit
- trekking polesHandheld hiking supports
- mountain trekkingWalking through high terrain
- jungle trekkingHiking through dense tropical forest
- trekking shoesFootwear for rugged trails
- trekking bootsRugged footwear for trails
- trekking routesPaths for long walks