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4 Ways To Celebrate #GivingTuesday, Hiker Trash Style
For those who have hiked the Appalachian Trails southern corridor and those who intend to, there is an opportunity to support those who have
Gear Review: Phone Lasso
The Test: I tested the Phone Lasso on two partial-day hikes, over easy terrain and in good weather. With it, I attached my phone to the hip belt zippers of an Osprey Ariel 65, the zippers of my jacket pockets, and (post-hike) the belt loops of my jeans. I also used the included mesh lanyards to wear the phone on my wrist and neck.
Southern Fires Cause Trail Closures
A series of forest fires are spreading rapidly across the Southeastern U.S., affecting parts of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, Tennessee and North
Avoiding Your Trail Nemesis: A Guide
The Appalachian Trail is unique. In spanning the United States from Maine to Georgia, it walks through perhaps the most politically and culturally
Conversations With Hikers And Beer
So there I was, at a hostel in Burlington, VT, exactly four days after Id set out to hike Vermonts Long Trail. I was catching a bus to Jersey the
Preparing For The Long Trail: An End-To-Ender’s Guide
An autumnal bite is in the air, the trees are starting to turn, and my winter coat is growing in. With signs like these, you better believe Im
How To Support Your Thru-Hiker
Good news! Someone in your life is undertaking a thru-hike. This person will be planning and attempting an enormous trek through the mountains, the
Thru-Hiking To Lose Weight
Why are you thru-hiking? This question is an on-trail favorite. People are drawn to long-distance backpacking for a myriad of reasons, ranging
5 Ways To Manage Post-Trail Depression
Feeling blue is perfectly normal after a summit or the end of a long-distance hike. The mundane world awaits, and the light that guided you through
Love In The Time Of Long Trails
What is it about a long trail that inspires romance? Ive been connected to the Appalachian Trail for three years. My first attempt was