Stories by the Author

Person with backpack and hiking poles standing on snow under text '2026 Badger Sponsorship'.
Menciones en los medios de comunicación
The Trek: Announcing the 2026 Badger Sponsorship
The Badger Sponsorship is The Trek’s annual, industry-wide gear giveaway.
Read the Story
Woman in pink hoodie and cap holding a water filter bottle sitting outdoors in the mountains.
Del Escuadrón
The Five Stages of a (Female) Solo Hike: A Film
Solo hiking is about toughness and independence, but also much more. See what other important lessons Kendra gets out of hitting the trail on her own.
Read the Story
Colorful prayer flags stretch over rocky mountain terrain to snow-covered peaks under a blue sky.
Del Escuadrón
Bhutan: The Hidden Kingdom in the Himalayas
Spanning 200+ miles over nearly three weeks, the Snowman Trek is known to be one of the world’s toughest hikes - and Kendra is taking it on.
Read the Story
Two hikers with large backpacks walking on a dirt road through a village with houses and hills.
Del Escuadrón
Water and Wellness: How Quetzaltrekkers is Redefining Ethical Adventure in the Guatemalan Highlands
Guides from Quetzaltrekkers don’t just lead hikers through the highlands of Guatemala; they bring the region’s stories to life.
Read the Story
Illustration with text 'It's Still Summer Giveaway' and logos for Trek, Hammock Gear, and Minus33 Merino Wool.
Menciones en los medios de comunicación
The Trek: Announcing the 2024 It’s Still Summer Giveaway
A MASSIVE gear giveaway for trail and hiking enthusiasts alike.
Read the Story
2024 Badger Sponsorship text over a scenic forest and mountain landscape background.
Menciones en los medios de comunicación
The Trek: Anuncio del patrocinio del tejón de 2024
Para los que no estén al tanto, el patrocinio del tejón es nuestro esfuerzo por devolver algo a la comunidad del trail.
Read the Story
Group of young men sitting inside a rock cave, some smiling and interacting with each other.
Del Escuadrón
Espeleología en Kenia occidental: Exploración de cuevas locales con el Hogar Infantil de Shangilia
The Shangilia Children's Home in Western Kenya supports children and youth who have been orphaned, abandoned, neglected, and/or abused.
Read the Story
Smiling woman in teal jacket and green beanie with headlamp hiking in mountainous terrain at sunset.
Del Escuadrón
Senderismo por los Andes: explorando el ecosistema del páramo colombiano
This summer, my partner and I spent six days hiking through the Colombian Andes alongside Páramo Trek, a local trekking company.
Read the Story
2023 Badger Sponsorship title with forest background and The Trek logo.
Menciones en los medios de comunicación
The Trek: Patrocinio del tejón 2023
Ohhhh, ¡ya sabes lo que pasa! Es la época del año favorita de todo aventurero al aire libre: El patrocinio del Tejón 2023 ya está disponible.
Read the Story
Three backpackers sitting on ground eating snacks with gear scattered in outdoor clearing.
Del Escuadrón
La vida salvaje y rebelde de un plantador de árboles
Explore uno de los trabajos más duros de Canadá mientras la autora Kendra Slagter comparte la perspectiva de la vida en el monte de la veterinaria de 10 años, Céline Rytz.
Read the Story
Meet the experts

Meet some of our contributors

Get advice, reviews, outdoor lessons and expert feedback from a supportive community.