Connect with long-distance hikers

Join the community!

THRU-HIKING is the community and resource for inspiration about trails, planning, preparation, gear, blogs, and everything else you`ll need to know about hiking long-distance trails.

Join the community!

THRU-HIKING

When we started our initiative a couple of years ago to connect thru-hikers across the world, we were blown away with how quickly the community came together. But getting to know you individually isn’t cutting it for us anymore! That’s why we’ve created the most connected thru-hiker portal in the world. You’re very welcome to join!

Thru-hiking community

Why join?

We’ve built this portal to feel like sitting around a campfire after a long day, swapping stories and trail recaps. It’s a space to raise stoke levels online and on trail, connect with your favourite brands, and give back to the lands that host us on our adventures while you’re at it.

It’s FREE to join our community ❤️

Meet other hikers

the community

The best part of joining is the people. Learn from folks from around the world and make some new friends while you’re at it.

Industry discounts

save on gear

We love our partners and know you do too! That’s why we have exclusive discount codes just for the community up to 25%.

Support the community

give back

With your help we’re able to grow the community and help trail organisations with their promotion and other communication. 

Join exclusive giveaways

get lucky

The fun keeps going, even in the off-season! We love to sprinkle in giveaways during the year.

Find the experts

be prepared

Talk with our trail experts about your upcoming trip and find the resources you need all in one place.

Meet us at the campfire

Sign up for our community here!

Calling all hikers! Whether you are an experienced thru-hiker, newbie long-distance hiker, a section hiker or anything in between, you’re very welcome to be a part of this thru-hiking community. We strive to be an inclusive space for everybody with shared values and a passion to hit the trails. Make life changing connections with nature, yourself, and with other hikers who have the same care for time outside. Join us today and help build the thru-hiking community. Let’s connect! 
Need more trail inspiration? Check out our database here.