Talk Trashy Blog
hiker trash (n): term of endearment for long distance hikers who have chosen to ditch social norms and live another lifestyle while on a trail adventure.
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Latest from the Blog
The Talk Trashy blog is here to answer all your thru hiking questions from the perspective of recent and experienced hikers. We aim to provide concise information related to the topics that matter most!
If you want to read about our adventures check out the Trail Tales section for journal style recollections.
If you are anxious about eating ramen for 5 months straight, head to our Trail Fuel section for all things food related.
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How to Mail a Resupply Package
There are numerous reasons you might want to receive mail on trail: shoes, medications, contacts, snow gear, etc. This post will cover the ins and outs of sending or orders packages to trail.
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5 Key Mindsets to Prepare Mentally for Thru Hiking
When it comes to preparing for a thru hike there, the physical preparation is only half of the work. The “mental game” is real challenge when on a trail. This blog post explores 5 key lessons that we have learned over hiking thousands of miles.
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Food Crash-Course: Picking the Right Fuel for You
One of the most common questions we get when we tell someone about thru hiking is “What do you eat?” We have spent just as much time choosing our food as we have dialing in our gear. Similar to gear, there is a give-and-take on the food you bring.
