Every thru-hike has a breaking point. In this episode, our 2026 Trail Correspondents revisit the toughest day they've faced so far, sharing the moments that pushed them to their physical and emotional limits. From relentless weather, painful miles, and rough social encounters to self-doubt and near-breaking points, these stories from the AT, PCT, and CDT reveal why the hardest days often become the ones hikers remember most.

Correspondent Roster

In this episode, we hear from:

• Logan Hannah - Instagram
• Parrish "Quip" McWhorter - Instagram
• TJ McQuiston - Instagram
• Chris Becraft - Instagram
• Jessica "Hellman" Bagnell - Instagram
• Sorrel "Team Ultraheavy" Perka- Instagram
• Danny Nelson - Instagram
• MacKenzie "Wilt" Wieder - Instagram

Sponsor

Trail Correspondents is presented by Altra. Use code "TREK10" for 10% off at checkout at altrarunning.com

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Credits

Hosted, produced, and edited by Andrew "Shanty" Baldwin (Instagram). Trail Correspondents is a production of The Trek.