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22 Trek Bloggers on the Appalachian Trail You Should Be Following in 2024

22 Trek Bloggers on the Appalachian Trail You Should Be Following in 2024

Apr 17th : Kendra Slagter
Appalachian Trail
The Backpacker's Guide to Bear Bagging

The Backpacker's Guide to Bear Bagging

Apr 16th : James Cape
Thru Hiking Culture
Henry "Moose Juice" Lewis on Shaking Down AT Hikers, the Teton Crest Trail, and Champagne Shoeys (BPR #249)

Henry "Moose Juice" Lewis on Shaking Down AT Hikers, the Teton Crest Trail, and Champagne Shoeys (BPR #249)

Apr 15th : Backpacker Radio
Thru Hiking Culture
Advice

The Backpacker's Guide to Bear Bagging

What is the deal with bear bags? Which type should I use, or should I use a canister? Once I have one, what...
Apr 16th : James Cape
Featured

"A Race Against Time" as Rescuers Save Stranded Hiker from Maine...

A hiker was rescued from the Appalachian Trail in western Maine's Bigelow Mountains over the weekend after the man became stranded...
Apr 23rd : Kelly Floro
News

Authorities Investigating Fish Hooks Stuffed In Dog Treats Along...

Over the weekend, a hiker stumbled upon a disturbing scene of dog treats laden with fish hooks along the Appalachian...
May 8th : Ariella Nardizzi
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

Lessons Learned: Going into my 2nd Thru-Hike

Feb 26th : Thomas Allie
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

In Praise of Trail Angels: An Essential Part of the AT Experience

Feb 12th : Maggie Slepian
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

Book Review: Tales from the Trail - Stories from the Oldest Hiker Hostel on the Appalachian Trail

Jan 24th : John Edward Harris
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

How Fast is too Fast? 6 Lessons from a Sub-80 Day Thru-Hike

Dec 8th : Isabel Koran
Inspiration
Thru Hiking Culture

10 Awesome Snow-Free Winter Thru-Hikes

Dec 5th : Diane Duffard