Crux Academy is thrilled to partner with some of the most accomplished and recognizable athletes in the world of backpacking and thru hiking. Heather Anderson and Tom Gathman have almost 100K hiking miles logged between the two of them (that's more than 4 times around planet earth)! In this course, that hard-earned knowledge and experience is distilled into an easy to understand structure, so you can take learn from their mistakes and make that next hiking trip your best yet. So whether you're aiming to just do your first overnight trip, or you're planning a month's long trip on the Appalachian Trail (AT), this course is designed to be your guide, and trust us you're in good hands.

What you're going to learn:

• How to set yourself up for success during the trip planning phase
• Trail logistics: gear, camping, food on the trail, navigation, and more
• Training and fitness exercises for hiking and long-distance backpacking
• Pro tips for each experience level: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
• And much more!

We're psyched for you!

Let's dive in.