Zach Davis is the founder and editor-in-chief at The Trek, a media company dedicated to long-distance backpacking. He’s the co-host of Backpacker Radio, the #1 hiking podcast. He’s the author of Appalachian Trials and Pacific Crest Trials, resources aimed to help hikers mentally prepare to thru-hike the AT and PCT. Last but most, he is father to three beautiful and mischievous young boys.