We can help you get where you need to go! We charge based on how long it takes us to do the drive which means shuttles in northern VT tend to be less expensive than those that take us to southern VT and long distance shuttles cost more than short distance ones. If you have a shortish distance you need to travel and using another shuttle serivce located closer to that section off the trail will be less expensive, we will let you know and pass along their contact info.

A few common shuttles with prices. Shuttle prices are based on the carload, up to 4 people (that’s all we can fit)

• End to end - $400

• Journey’s End to Burlington, VT - $140

• Journey’s End to St. Albans - $95

• Journey’s End to town (Jay or Montgomery) - $50

• Rt 15 (Johnson) to Journey’s End - $95

Let us know where you need to go and we are happy to calculate a price. Contact info above.

Sometimes you don’t want to carry a pack - no judgement! We’ve enjoy some great slackpcking days ourselves. I’ve listed a few prices here to give you an idea of cost but there are too many options to list. Contact us to make a plan. These prices assume you are camping with us and we will be taking you to one trailhead and picking you up later that day at the other. Shuttle prices are based on the carload, up to 4 people (that’s all we can fit)

• Journey’s End to 242 - $65

• Journey’s End to 58 - $65

Long term parking is available at our house in Montgomery Center. Space is somewhat limited but we haven’t had to turn anyone away yet. We require that everyone parking here leave us a set of your keys in case we need to shuffle cars based on who returns from their hike first.

• 1-4 days $5/day

• 1 week $20

• 2 weeks $35

• 3 weeks $50

• 4 weeks $60

If you know you’ll be getting a shuttle from us, feel free to send mail drops. Please contact us to let us know it’s coming.

Your Name - Hiker ETA June 7th (your eta)
c/o Bonk’s Rides
727 Montgomery Hts (sometimes you need to write Montgomery Heights Rd)
Montgomery Center, VT 05741

You are responsible for return shipping if you don’t end up coming here. If your package has been here past your ETA we will message you to see what your plan is. All packages left longer than 1 month past ETA with no contact will be added to the hiker box, eaten, donated, trashed… depends what you put in there!

We are working on a mini-campground with showers and toilet along with a rustic tiny house rental. However, until that’s ready, if you’re booking a shuttle for us and it helps, you are welcome to camp here for free, fill water from our spigot, use our wifi, and charge your devices. Showers $5 - Laundry not available yet because we line-dry our clothes and that’s weather dependant and I’m not sure you want to hang out that long.

Bear Cans
The GMC has a free bear can rental program. Contact them for details. But if they happen to be out or its more convenient for you, we offer them as well.

• 3 days $14

• 1 week $19

• 2 weeks $26

• 3 weeks $33

• 1 month $39

Trekking Poles
Yeah, I know most people bring their own but this is one of the most common items that people accidentally leave somewhere along the trail.

• 3 days $10

• 1 week $16

• 2 weeks $22

• 3 weeks $27

• 1 month $30

We maintain a little “store” (it’s a box) of some commonly needed items for your convenience. Contents vary but generally w have these items on hand:

4 oz and 8oz fuel canisters, denatured alcohol (if we aren’t the last remaining beer can stove users out there), smartwater bottles (unopened), lighters, ziplock baggies, bug spray, Creepers Toe Socks (this one is because Adam’s sandal business is a dealer so we have them in stock anyways and think they are awesome), TP, snacks, etc.

It’s like a “give-a-penny-take-a-penny” dish but for hikers!

If you’re heading home and have supplies you no longer need that you think might help someone out, leave them in our hiker box.

When getting a ride with us, dig through the box and see if there’s anything you need! It’s all free.

Shakedown your pack, get all your questions answered here. Meet in person or via video call to get help from experienced long distance hikers, local to the area. We hiked the LT in 2019 with our kids, we hiked the JMT in 2009, Elizabeth has hiked the AT, and we’ve don tons of backpacking out west and in the southeast.

$40/hour

This is uncommon but is something folks have needed before. Give someone at home our info. If you don’t check in for a period of time and they get worried, they can contact us. We will consult with them about your last known location, general hiking plan, people you might be hiking with and make a plan. As trail runners, we can drive to various trailheads, go for a run until we find you, deliver a message (it’s probably going to be “call your mom/husband/daughter/etc”), then confirm your location with your loved one when back in cell phone service.

$70/hour