PDF Around the World in 40 Walks How to get around the World in 40 awesome hikes by Walks Worldwide
The Inman 300: The world's first urban through-hike (this is a PDF)
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Walking Mentorship
Walking Mentorship is a program. It is about learning how to focus, gain perspective, clearing your mind, walking in nature and doing this step by step.
Articles:
A Beginner's Guide to the Art of Hiking - Lonely Planet
An Ode to Women Who Walk, From Virginia Woolf to Greta Gerwig from Lizzy Stewart's Graphic Meditation on Contemporary Life 11/21/2019
A Stroll Across Town With the Pioneer of Urban Through Hiker 'Inside Liz Thomas's nine-day NYC Trek' by Jonathan Waldman 4/17/21
Collegiate Peaks Loop Guide from the Clever Hiker
Extreme Hiking: America's Best Hard Dayhikes from The Big Outside
It's Blooming Spring 22 Great UK Walks 3/18/2017 The Guardian
It's Not Hiking The Patient Practice of Long Distance Walking by By Andy Wright 27 July 2015
High Water: Gear & Skills for Hazardous Creek Fords by Andrew Skurka 3/17/2017
How to Deal with Rain by Alison Hudson 12/21/2016 PartSelect Blog
How to Plan a Big Backpackpacking trip Backpacker by Dennis Lewon March 16, 2017
Inman 300: The World's First Urban Thru-Hike by Jeff Hester 1/16/15
Liz "Snorkel" Thomas Wants You to Thru-Hike Your City 9/19/2017 by Glenn Nelson, Outside
7 Wilderness Survival Skills That Will Save Your Life- from Peak Wilderness
Nude Bushwacking is all the Rage in Germany from Great Walks Jan 1/19/18
Outdoor First Aid Guide from Duquesne University School of Nursing
'Purge it out': 'Mission Walker' begins healing journey in San Antonio along Old Spanish Trail by Scott Huddleston 5/7/21
San Antonio Express News
Six Years, Walking the World by Nicole Vulcan from The Source Weekly published on 6/16/21
The 50 Best Walking Holidays by Rhiannon Batten 2/24/2012 Independent
The Race to Put Thousands of Miles of English Walking Paths Back on the Map by Noor Al-Samarrai 3/22/2019 Atlas Obscura
The Thru-Hikers Gear List posted 3/31/2017 by Cam
The Triple Crown of Backpacking A "Mini" Version by Jim Rahtz 6/5/2017
The Unbearable Smugness of Walking by Michael LaPointe Aug 2019 Book review for the Atlantic
This Desolate English Path has Killed More Than 100 People - BBC Travel 1/11/2017
Why I'm Backpacking Around the World at 72 as told to Laura Silverman - Sydney Morning Herald
6 Yoga Poses Every Hiker Should Know - REI Co-op Journal
9 Sure Ways to Conquer Your Hiking Anxiety by Loanna -aka A Woman Afoot
An Ode to Women Who Walk, From Virginia Woolf to Greta Gerwig from Lizzy Stewart's Graphic Meditation on Contemporary Life 11/21/2019
A Stroll Across Town With the Pioneer of Urban Through Hiker 'Inside Liz Thomas's nine-day NYC Trek' by Jonathan Waldman 4/17/21
Collegiate Peaks Loop Guide from the Clever Hiker
Extreme Hiking: America's Best Hard Dayhikes from The Big Outside
It's Blooming Spring 22 Great UK Walks 3/18/2017 The Guardian
It's Not Hiking The Patient Practice of Long Distance Walking by By Andy Wright 27 July 2015
High Water: Gear & Skills for Hazardous Creek Fords by Andrew Skurka 3/17/2017
How to Deal with Rain by Alison Hudson 12/21/2016 PartSelect Blog
How to Plan a Big Backpackpacking trip Backpacker by Dennis Lewon March 16, 2017
Inman 300: The World's First Urban Thru-Hike by Jeff Hester 1/16/15
Liz "Snorkel" Thomas Wants You to Thru-Hike Your City 9/19/2017 by Glenn Nelson, Outside
7 Wilderness Survival Skills That Will Save Your Life- from Peak Wilderness
Nude Bushwacking is all the Rage in Germany from Great Walks Jan 1/19/18
Outdoor First Aid Guide from Duquesne University School of Nursing
'Purge it out': 'Mission Walker' begins healing journey in San Antonio along Old Spanish Trail by Scott Huddleston 5/7/21
San Antonio Express News
Six Years, Walking the World by Nicole Vulcan from The Source Weekly published on 6/16/21
The 50 Best Walking Holidays by Rhiannon Batten 2/24/2012 Independent
The Race to Put Thousands of Miles of English Walking Paths Back on the Map by Noor Al-Samarrai 3/22/2019 Atlas Obscura
The Thru-Hikers Gear List posted 3/31/2017 by Cam
The Triple Crown of Backpacking A "Mini" Version by Jim Rahtz 6/5/2017
The Unbearable Smugness of Walking by Michael LaPointe Aug 2019 Book review for the Atlantic
This Desolate English Path has Killed More Than 100 People - BBC Travel 1/11/2017
Why I'm Backpacking Around the World at 72 as told to Laura Silverman - Sydney Morning Herald
6 Yoga Poses Every Hiker Should Know - REI Co-op Journal
9 Sure Ways to Conquer Your Hiking Anxiety by Loanna -aka A Woman Afoot
BLOGS:
abc-of-hiking -hiking basics, history and background and a portal to information about hiking
Jean Beliveau WWWalk
EatWalkLearn Urban Hiking in Denver- Travels Around the World- Come Adventure With Me
Follow Two Epic Walks (FreeWalkers)
John Francis "Walk the Earth... My 17 Year Vow of Silence (Ted Talk)
Hike & Cycle Explore the Outdoors
I'm Just Walkin' Matt Green (documentary The World Before Your Feet)
Intrinsic Paths A way of being focused on a connection - focused walking movement Jonathon Stalls
Karen Berger Adventure is My State of Mind
Lady on a Rock Life, Hiking Adventure
Lindsay Walks Across America
Living on the Dirt A blog by Shelly
Antonia Malchik Website
John Merrill Marathon walker
Modern Hiker is the oldest and most read hiking-blog in CA. Featuring the best hikes in LA, So CA and beyond
Mountain Lessons Reflections from high places
Peace Pilgrim Mildred Norman She walked 25,000 on a personal pilgrim for peace
Jennifer Pharr Davis - hiker - author - speaker
Reading and Walking Blog - Walking, Reading and Reading about Walking
David Ryan The Gentle Art of Wandering
She Walks the Earth Angela Maxwell
Sidewalk City A blog about sidewalks and manhole covers from around the world
The First 40 Miles: Hiking and Backpacking Podcasts (You will have to download the podcasts) hosted by Josh and Heather Legler
The World Walk Tom Turcich my five year trek over 7 continents
Unlikely Hikers a blog by Jenny Bruso
Whole Food Hiker Aria Zoner Gidebooks-Nutrition-Adventures
Jean Beliveau WWWalk
EatWalkLearn Urban Hiking in Denver- Travels Around the World- Come Adventure With Me
Follow Two Epic Walks (FreeWalkers)
John Francis "Walk the Earth... My 17 Year Vow of Silence (Ted Talk)
Hike & Cycle Explore the Outdoors
I'm Just Walkin' Matt Green (documentary The World Before Your Feet)
Intrinsic Paths A way of being focused on a connection - focused walking movement Jonathon Stalls
Karen Berger Adventure is My State of Mind
Lady on a Rock Life, Hiking Adventure
Lindsay Walks Across America
Living on the Dirt A blog by Shelly
Antonia Malchik Website
John Merrill Marathon walker
Modern Hiker is the oldest and most read hiking-blog in CA. Featuring the best hikes in LA, So CA and beyond
Mountain Lessons Reflections from high places
Peace Pilgrim Mildred Norman She walked 25,000 on a personal pilgrim for peace
Jennifer Pharr Davis - hiker - author - speaker
Reading and Walking Blog - Walking, Reading and Reading about Walking
David Ryan The Gentle Art of Wandering
She Walks the Earth Angela Maxwell
Sidewalk City A blog about sidewalks and manhole covers from around the world
The First 40 Miles: Hiking and Backpacking Podcasts (You will have to download the podcasts) hosted by Josh and Heather Legler
The World Walk Tom Turcich my five year trek over 7 continents
Unlikely Hikers a blog by Jenny Bruso
Whole Food Hiker Aria Zoner Gidebooks-Nutrition-Adventures
Magazines:
Backpacking Light an online magazine about light travelling
Backpacker Magazine Latest Issue
Live for the Outdoors website content from two magazines, "Trail" and "Country Walking"
Great Walks Magazine
My Open Country Live Life Outdoors gear reviews, blog, articles
Outdoor Project Explore adventures
Senior Hiker Magazine for the fabulous few who venture beyond (their years) (Subscription online)
The Trek all things long-distance backpacking
TrailGroove Magazine an online magazine about hiking
Uncommon Path REI Co-op Publication online for Co-op members only
Walkabout Magazine A Magazine dedicated to the walking lifestyle. This magazine is no longer available. You may be able to find back issues. It was one of my favorite walking magazines!
Backpacker Magazine Latest Issue
Live for the Outdoors website content from two magazines, "Trail" and "Country Walking"
Great Walks Magazine
My Open Country Live Life Outdoors gear reviews, blog, articles
Outdoor Project Explore adventures
Senior Hiker Magazine for the fabulous few who venture beyond (their years) (Subscription online)
The Trek all things long-distance backpacking
TrailGroove Magazine an online magazine about hiking
Uncommon Path REI Co-op Publication online for Co-op members only
Walkabout Magazine A Magazine dedicated to the walking lifestyle. This magazine is no longer available. You may be able to find back issues. It was one of my favorite walking magazines!
Podcasts / Youtube
Out and Back Podcast by GAIA GPS
The By Land Podcast
The Trail Show the Trail Show is a monthly mash-up of all things trails
The Woman Who Walked the World interviewed by Andrew Gold from On the Edge
Trail Tales Podcast about hiking, through-hiking and peak-bagging
Walking Disance podcast hosted by Blissful Hiker (Alison Young)
Walking Mentorship towards the best version of ourselves
The By Land Podcast
The Trail Show the Trail Show is a monthly mash-up of all things trails
The Woman Who Walked the World interviewed by Andrew Gold from On the Edge
Trail Tales Podcast about hiking, through-hiking and peak-bagging
Walking Disance podcast hosted by Blissful Hiker (Alison Young)
Walking Mentorship towards the best version of ourselves
Websites: Outside of the US
African Budget Safari Cape Town South Africa
Bhutan Trails Hiking and Trekking in Bhutanoo
Bluetrails A walking vacation highlighting the South Shore Nova Scotia
Broomway the notorious tidal path off the Essex Coast
Bushwalking Australia Seems to be a site that has links to walking or bushwalking in Australia
Bushwalk Tasmania Australia comprehensive guide to bushwalking in Tasmania
Cotswold Journeys Tailor made Holidays in the Heart of England
Country Walkers Explore the World One step at a time
Edelweiss Tours The Best of Europe
European Ramblers Association E-Paths long distance hiking paths
Free Walking Tours Worldwide - Book budget and free tours with local guides in 80+ countries
Great Circle Route offers guided walking and hiking in the United kingdom and European destinations
Great Walks of Australia - Australia's most inspiring walks
GR20 in Corsica a mythical long distance hiking trail
Happy Hiker Yorkshires walking information on hikes using maps, GPS data
Hadrian's Wall Path National Trails Walk 84 miles coast to coast
Hillwalk Tours Self-guided hiking tours
John Chapman Bushwalking in Australia
London Hiker Satisfy your hill walking cravings
Mountain Travel Sobek Hiking and Trekking
OKU Japan -Off the Beaten Track- Japan
Overland Track Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service
Ramblers at the heart of walking
Rambling Man walk info and insights of walking the long distance footpaths in Great Britain
Rembrandt Tour Amsterdam Walking tours
Route of Parks of Patagonia, Chile from Puerto Montt to Cape Horn, 1700 miles
Ryder- Walker Alpine Adventure trek
Slow Ways a network of walking routes in Great Britain accomplished by volunteers linking routes
Swiss Hiking Vacations- Walking and Hiking trips in the beautiful Swiss Alps
Tasmanian Expeditions Trekking and Hiking
The Coast to Coast from St Bees Head to Robin Hoods Bay
The Norwegian Trekking Association Norways biggest outdoor activities organization
The Ultimate Guide to walking and hiking in the UK - highlights every type of walk and has hiking info
Trek Iceland Hiking and Trekking in Iceland
Tropical Ice Uncompromising Adventure since 1978 Adventure Safaris Specialists
The Walk of the World 4 day Walk
Walking Adventures International - Find your walking Adventure
Walking in Albanian Alps hiking in the heart of the Albanian North
Walking the Herriot Way a 4 day walk in James Herriot Country (based on the beloved Veterinary books by James Herriot)
Walking Holidays in France with the Enlightened Traveller
Walks Worldwide walking and trekking holidays to all of the world's great trekking destinations
Walk Unlimited formerly called Walk England
World Walks the world at your feet
VBT Walk Walk the World with VBT
Bhutan Trails Hiking and Trekking in Bhutanoo
Bluetrails A walking vacation highlighting the South Shore Nova Scotia
Broomway the notorious tidal path off the Essex Coast
Bushwalking Australia Seems to be a site that has links to walking or bushwalking in Australia
Bushwalk Tasmania Australia comprehensive guide to bushwalking in Tasmania
Cotswold Journeys Tailor made Holidays in the Heart of England
Country Walkers Explore the World One step at a time
Edelweiss Tours The Best of Europe
European Ramblers Association E-Paths long distance hiking paths
Free Walking Tours Worldwide - Book budget and free tours with local guides in 80+ countries
Great Circle Route offers guided walking and hiking in the United kingdom and European destinations
Great Walks of Australia - Australia's most inspiring walks
GR20 in Corsica a mythical long distance hiking trail
Happy Hiker Yorkshires walking information on hikes using maps, GPS data
Hadrian's Wall Path National Trails Walk 84 miles coast to coast
Hillwalk Tours Self-guided hiking tours
John Chapman Bushwalking in Australia
London Hiker Satisfy your hill walking cravings
Mountain Travel Sobek Hiking and Trekking
OKU Japan -Off the Beaten Track- Japan
Overland Track Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service
Ramblers at the heart of walking
Rambling Man walk info and insights of walking the long distance footpaths in Great Britain
Rembrandt Tour Amsterdam Walking tours
Route of Parks of Patagonia, Chile from Puerto Montt to Cape Horn, 1700 miles
Ryder- Walker Alpine Adventure trek
Slow Ways a network of walking routes in Great Britain accomplished by volunteers linking routes
Swiss Hiking Vacations- Walking and Hiking trips in the beautiful Swiss Alps
Tasmanian Expeditions Trekking and Hiking
The Coast to Coast from St Bees Head to Robin Hoods Bay
The Norwegian Trekking Association Norways biggest outdoor activities organization
The Ultimate Guide to walking and hiking in the UK - highlights every type of walk and has hiking info
Trek Iceland Hiking and Trekking in Iceland
Tropical Ice Uncompromising Adventure since 1978 Adventure Safaris Specialists
The Walk of the World 4 day Walk
Walking Adventures International - Find your walking Adventure
Walking in Albanian Alps hiking in the heart of the Albanian North
Walking the Herriot Way a 4 day walk in James Herriot Country (based on the beloved Veterinary books by James Herriot)
Walking Holidays in France with the Enlightened Traveller
Walks Worldwide walking and trekking holidays to all of the world's great trekking destinations
Walk Unlimited formerly called Walk England
World Walks the world at your feet
VBT Walk Walk the World with VBT
Walk Your City with City Strides
Walk Your City Know which streets you have completed and not completed (Think about this in terms of Thru-hiking Your City - Liz Snorkel or Matt Green's accomplishment. This website makes this concept easier to do.
Websites: US
Adventuresabroad Active tours and walking tours
America's Walking: Fitness, travel and lifestyle series with Mark Fenton (Member of the US Racewalking team for the Olympics from 1986-1991)
A Woman Afoot the backpack is my cape
Backroads Walking and Hiking Tours
Best Hike index of the best hikes, treks and tramps
Blackpackers Economic equity
Denver by Foot Hike within the City limits of Denver
Freewalkers Walk everywhere with us
Hike Like a Woman Advocating for Women in the outdoors
Hiking Lady the place to develop and share a passion for the outdoors
Hiking Trail Index since 1996 (defaults to AZ trails but it includes many States)
Long Distance Trails New Jersey & New York
Minneapolis Public Art Tours Self-Guided Tours with Maps
Mountain Hiking Holidays immerse yourself in the mountains
Mountains-to-Sea Trail North Carolina's State Hiking trail
National Park Service Trail of Tears
Hiking in Sedona The Hike House
Hiking Project better Data. Better Tools. Better Hikes (REI)
Outdoors Generations Backpacking for Beginners
Partnership for the National Trails System Connecting history culture and landscapes
Peak Lists This is the massive list of lists of Peaks
Scenic Trails Partnership for the National Trails System
Shorewalkers NYC seeing the world at 3 miles per hour
SoCal Hiker a website created by Jeff Hester
The People Walker We walk people. It is about movement and connection
The Violet Crown Trail connecting the hill country to Austin 30 miles
Top Trails for Baby Boomers by region and by state
Trail Link by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
TRIPBUZZ The Ultimate Guide to Camping and Backpacking - a resource of links, tips, apps and websites, info
Urban Hiking Denver Where to Hike Within Metro Denver
Vibe Tribe Adventures Global Outdoor adventures
Voice Map a Walking Audio Tour app for Android and iPhone Walking tours with offline maps and GPS autoplay
Walking 4 Fun: virtual hiking trails for everyone
Walkopedia The World's best walks
Walk Sitka promoting healthy and safe walkability in Sitka, Alaska
Walking Space Rediscover, Reinvent, Reconnect
Walk with a Doc Educate, exercise, empower
Walk2Connect - based in Colorado
Walking Arizona Trail Expeditions operated as self-guided adventures
Walking Distance Video Travel Guide of your favorite cities around the world
America's Walking: Fitness, travel and lifestyle series with Mark Fenton (Member of the US Racewalking team for the Olympics from 1986-1991)
A Woman Afoot the backpack is my cape
Backroads Walking and Hiking Tours
Best Hike index of the best hikes, treks and tramps
Blackpackers Economic equity
Denver by Foot Hike within the City limits of Denver
Freewalkers Walk everywhere with us
Hike Like a Woman Advocating for Women in the outdoors
Hiking Lady the place to develop and share a passion for the outdoors
Hiking Trail Index since 1996 (defaults to AZ trails but it includes many States)
Long Distance Trails New Jersey & New York
Minneapolis Public Art Tours Self-Guided Tours with Maps
Mountain Hiking Holidays immerse yourself in the mountains
Mountains-to-Sea Trail North Carolina's State Hiking trail
National Park Service Trail of Tears
Hiking in Sedona The Hike House
Hiking Project better Data. Better Tools. Better Hikes (REI)
Outdoors Generations Backpacking for Beginners
Partnership for the National Trails System Connecting history culture and landscapes
Peak Lists This is the massive list of lists of Peaks
Scenic Trails Partnership for the National Trails System
Shorewalkers NYC seeing the world at 3 miles per hour
SoCal Hiker a website created by Jeff Hester
The People Walker We walk people. It is about movement and connection
The Violet Crown Trail connecting the hill country to Austin 30 miles
Top Trails for Baby Boomers by region and by state
Trail Link by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
TRIPBUZZ The Ultimate Guide to Camping and Backpacking - a resource of links, tips, apps and websites, info
Urban Hiking Denver Where to Hike Within Metro Denver
Vibe Tribe Adventures Global Outdoor adventures
Voice Map a Walking Audio Tour app for Android and iPhone Walking tours with offline maps and GPS autoplay
Walking 4 Fun: virtual hiking trails for everyone
Walkopedia The World's best walks
Walk Sitka promoting healthy and safe walkability in Sitka, Alaska
Walking Space Rediscover, Reinvent, Reconnect
Walk with a Doc Educate, exercise, empower
Walk2Connect - based in Colorado
Walking Arizona Trail Expeditions operated as self-guided adventures
Walking Distance Video Travel Guide of your favorite cities around the world
I Took this photo while on a Volkswalk last evening in Olympia WA. (12/5/15)
Organizations:
American Trails the voice of a diverse trail community
American Hiking Society Promotes and Protects foot trails
Centurion USA at FANS
Endless Trails Let's do trailwork
European Ramblers Association Walking in Europe
Ever Walk Find the EPIC within you. Discover who you want to be, what you want to do, as you walk the curvature of the earth.
Footprint Hiking Club
FreeWalkers Walk the Walk: Fitness-Adventure-Community- Everyone
FreeWalkers Explore Nepal Discover Yourself
Girls Who Hike Nationwide hiking organization for women who identify as female.
GirlTrek A volunteer organization to inspire African American women and girls to walk for healing. (The website uses the word Black women)
Hiking Trails for America Supports permanent protection & continuity for all National Scenic Trails
Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
Old Spanish Trail Association Multiple routes spanning the 1800's from Santa Fe to Los Angeles Over 2500 miles
Outdoor Afro - Where Black People and Nature Meet
New York Shorewalkers includes New York City, Down State New York and North New Jersey Seeing the world at 3 miles per hour!
Ramblers at the heart of walking (England and Wales)
rails-to-trails Conservancy
SF Crosstown Trail a route connecting San Francisco neighborhoods, open spaces, and other major trails.
Society for Barefoot Living-Hiking
The Long Distance Walkers Association
The Walking Site A resource for walkers
Walking Connection Useful information for walking hiking and travelling
Walking With Freedom Michael Daniel has hiked over 10,000 since 1998
Walkopedia Walkopedia was started in 2008, by William and Alexandra Mackesy. We aim to provide information on the world's best walks, and some fun, for other walk lovers. (note: This is a very informative site)
Ultimate List of Hiking Safety Resources- Lots of lists of useful safety resources in easy to read format
Ultra Running and Walking in Idaho
Girl Trek an inspiring TED talk filmed April 2017.
Some World Travelers:
Jean Beliveau: Born
Walked 46,600 miles 2000-2011. World wide walker for peace and children. Walked North and South America, South Africa, Europe, Middle East, South and East Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
Karl Bushby: Born 3/30/69
Will have walked 36,000 miles 1998 finishing after 2020. British adventurer and explorer on a Goliath Expedition. He walked from Punta Arenas, Chile through South, Central and North America. His expedition is complicated.
Sarah Marquis: Born 6/20/72
Walked 12,000 miles 2010-2013. Swiss adventurer and explorer. She walked Siberia to the Gobi Desert into China, Laos, Thailand and across Australia.
Angela Maxwell: Born
Walked 20,000 2013-2020. She Walks the Earth She walked from Bend OR to Portland and flew to Australia to begin her journey and then walked through Central Asia, Europe and the US.
Paul Salopek: Born 2/9/62
Walked 24,000 miles 2013-still traveling. Out of Eden Walk, a transcontinental journey. He walked through Africa, Ethiopia, through Asia, Alaska down the Western edge of the America's to the Southern tip of Chile.
Jean Beliveau: Born
Walked 46,600 miles 2000-2011. World wide walker for peace and children. Walked North and South America, South Africa, Europe, Middle East, South and East Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
Karl Bushby: Born 3/30/69
Will have walked 36,000 miles 1998 finishing after 2020. British adventurer and explorer on a Goliath Expedition. He walked from Punta Arenas, Chile through South, Central and North America. His expedition is complicated.
Sarah Marquis: Born 6/20/72
Walked 12,000 miles 2010-2013. Swiss adventurer and explorer. She walked Siberia to the Gobi Desert into China, Laos, Thailand and across Australia.
Angela Maxwell: Born
Walked 20,000 2013-2020. She Walks the Earth She walked from Bend OR to Portland and flew to Australia to begin her journey and then walked through Central Asia, Europe and the US.
Paul Salopek: Born 2/9/62
Walked 24,000 miles 2013-still traveling. Out of Eden Walk, a transcontinental journey. He walked through Africa, Ethiopia, through Asia, Alaska down the Western edge of the America's to the Southern tip of Chile.
The Longest Walk in the World by Rebecca McPhee
