20 photos show what a typical day is like for a couple hiking 3,000 miles from Mexico to Canada

Samantha GrindellAug 14, 2021, 17:25 IST

Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger are thru-hiking the Continental Divide Trail.Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger

Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger are hiking the Continental Divide Trail from Mexico to Canada.
They have become TikTok famous by documenting their journey.
They spoke to Insider about what a day in their life on the over 3,000-mile trail is like.

Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger developed their love of thru-hiking together.

Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger are a married couple. Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger

In 2021, Beissinger and Miller decided to hike the 3,028-mile Continental Divide Trail.

They're hiking the CDT. Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger

Beissinger and Miller have become TikTok sensations through videos of their travels.

They are TikTok famous. Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger

Beissinger and Miller wake up around sunrise each day.

They start their days early. Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger

They make sure to eat breakfast before they set out for the day.

They make coffee each morning. Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger

Beissinger and Miller hike almost 30 miles per day.

They don't walk too fast. Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger

They've gone through multiple climates throughout their hike.

They've seen all kinds of weather. Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger

Weather changes have forced them to make unexpected detours at times.

They have to be adaptable. Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger

Beissinger and Miller take advantage of fresh water whenever they come across it.

Water is crucial to their journey. Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger

Other times, they share water with animals living nearby.

They get permission to use water from troughs. Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger

The water the couple finds isn't automatically suitable for consumption either.

The water has to be filtered. Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger

Beissinger and Miller have lunch midway through their day of hiking.

They buy lunch supplies as they hike. Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger

They take longer rests around lunchtime.

Sometimes they nap at lunch. Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger

The constant change in their surroundings ensures the hike is always interesting for the couple.

The surroundings always change. Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger

They also run into other hikers during their travels.

They have trail friends. Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger

The couple usually sets up camp around sunset each night.

They find a spot to camp each night. Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger

The couple prefers to sleep under the stars when they can.

They like cowboy camping. Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger

And because Beissinger and Miller are thru-hiking pros, they have learned how to keep themselves comfortable while they sleep for cheap.

They know what gear works best for them. Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger

Before they go to sleep, the couple eats a hearty dinner.

They eat dehydrated dinners. Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger

After a night of sleep, they're ready to start the whole experience over again the next day.

They love their life on the trail. Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger

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