# trekking

/ˈtɹɛkɪŋ/ (US) · /tɹˈɛkɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/trekking
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

the activity of going on a long, difficult journey on foot, especially in the mountains or countryside.

For teachers: the activity of making a long, arduous journey on foot, typically across mountainous or wild terrain. Often used as a gerund to describe the sport or recreational pursuit.

## Examples

- We are going trekking in the Himalayas next month.
- After months of training, the group spent two weeks trekking through the dense rainforests of South America.
- While casual hiking usually involves well-marked trails, trekking implies a more demanding expedition that requires significant physical endurance and often involves camping in remote areas.

## Pitfalls

- Not "We did a trekking last weekend" but "We went trekking last weekend" — Trekking is uncountable and usually follows the verb 'go' rather than 'do' or 'make'.

## Usage notes

- Often functions as a gerund; frequently paired with the verb 'go' ('go trekking').

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