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Thru-hiking.com is founded by a group of enthusiastic hikers and supported by several volunteers. The information on the website is continuously updated and improved. Every week we will post new thru-hikes, articles and blogs. Would you like to add something? Do you have any questions? Or would you like to collaborate with us? Don’t hesitate to contact us via [email protected]

The team

Founder
Founder

Elmar Teegelbeckers

Founder of thru-hiking.com and an enthusiastic hiker. You can wake him up for the most beautiful trails, preferably in the mountains or desolated areas. Walked the Annapurna Circuit and various mountain hut trails in the European Alps. Is currently preparing for the Slovenian Mountain Trail which he plans to hike in 2022. Works at the NKBV and in his spare time he writes for thru-hiking.com or hits the trails.
Thru-hiker
Thru-hiker

Marco Koevoets

Travels all over the world and has become hooked to hiking. Walked the Inca Trail in Peru, multiple hikes in the USA and several parts of the Sentiere D’Italia. Wants to cross the High Tatra in the near future and combines all of this with a busy job at a bank. Will visit Jordan soon and will most likely hike several trails in Germany next year.
Thru-hiker
Thru-hiker

Rhana Aarts

Has travelled extensively over the past years and has lived abroad for several periods of time. Likes to go on (solo)hiking adventures with her tent and backpack for one or more days. Walked the Pieterpad and the Tour du Mont Blanc and wants to walk the Te Araroa in New Zealand someday. In her daily life she is busy getting her doctoral degree at a university and in her free time she writes for thru-hiking.com.
Rayu
Rayu

Shanna Bussink

Solohiker at heart, hike in the wilds of Canada, went freestyling through Montenegro and Latvia, but also hit the beaten track of Kungsleden, Rota Vicentina and the Jordan Trail, among others. Certified hike & survival instructor. Also runs the all-round preparation process for the Fjällräven Classic Sweden and gives workshops. Be sure to check out her website: hikenbeginthier.nl
Photographer
Photographer

Chris König

Works as an outdoor- and lifestyle photographer. Can regularly be found in nature with his camera and tent: the higher the mountain, the better. Always on the lookout for the balance between real emotion, atmosphere, and lively action. Next to photographing for several brands, he organizes workshops in other countries such as Iceland and Kyrgyzstan. Is responsible for the photography for thru-hiking.com
Help out!
Help out!

You?

Help out! You? Thru-hiking.com is founded by a group of enthusiastic hikers and supported by several volunteers. Do you enjoy thru-hiking, and would you like to build a community with us? Do you like writing and exploring new trails? Send an e-mail to: [email protected] and maybe you can join us in the future!