u/Corning_WPI

Is this a common way to financially support a thru hike?

One of this year’s NOBO hikers (Kamryn Kirkham) is doing this quite publicly. There must be at least a few others doing so less publicly.

Has this been happening quietly for the past few years, or are we seeing the dawn of a new type of thru hiker / content creator who can stay on trail indefinitely?

Lastly, could a male thru hiker make enough with this method to pay for a summer on trail, or is this only a viable business model for female hikers?

Happy hiking!