Thru-Hiking Culture
Congrats to These 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers! (Week of Oct. 7)
A huge round of applause for these brand-spanking-new thru-hikers! Whether youre going northbound, southbound, or flip-flopping, we want to feature the photo of you crossing the finish line! This
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Will Permits Ever be Required to Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail? [AT FAQ]
The Trek recently introduced a new video Appalachian Trail FAQ series in conjunction with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. In the most recent video, Andrew Downs, Central and Southwest Virginia
“White Blazes – Stories from the Appalachian Trail:” Q&A with Director Godfrey Torrance
Why a person would quit their job, leave their home, say goodbye to their family, and choose to spend half a year backpacking the length of a long trail is...
Congrats to These 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers! (Week of Sep. 29)
A huge round of applause for these brand-spanking-new thru-hikers! Whether youre going northbound, southbound, or flip-flopping, we want to feature the photo of you crossing the finish line! This
Episode 18: Family Hiking with Shoe Expert Damien Tougas (aka “Toe Salad”)
Maybe you've wondered, "What's the deal with those 'five finger shoes'?" (And shouldn't they be "five toe shoes"?) Or perhaps you're curious about minimalist footwear. You're in luck hikers! This...
This Weeks Top Instagram Posts from the #AppalachianTrail
Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most spectacularly beautiful, hilariously entertaining, and all-around best photos taken on the Appalachian Trail this past week. This week features photos
L.L.Bean Employees Complete Relay Hike of Appalachian Trail
Since April of this year, 86 L.L. Bean employees, splitting off into 43 teams, have collectively completed all 2,180 miles of the Appalachian Trail, spanning all the way from Georgia...
Congrats to These 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers! (Week of Sep. 27)
Were in the thick of September AND summit season! A huge round of applause for these brand-spanking-new thru-hikers! Whether youre going northbound, southbound, or flip-flopping, we want to
Post-Trail Life…. Hospital Edition
The physical toll of thru-hiking resulted in me being admitted to the hospital and getting a blood transfusion.
The Twelve Tribes / Yellow Deli: Hiker Haven, Creepy Cult, or Both?
I arrived at Bears Den Lodge, just past the 1,000-mile mark on the Appalachian Trail, at high noon on July 2, 2016, a pleasantly warm, sunny day. To my dismay,...