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3 Worthwhile Gadgets for Backpackers
Some people begin their Appalachian Trail journey intending “to have a digital detox” or “to replace staring at screens with staring at stars”. Other hikers prefer to find a balance...
The Lyme Light
So you’ve finished 2,185 miles. It’s taken you many months and hard climbs and beautiful views to make it to that final ascent. I’m proud to say I did that....
6 Important Backpacking Lessons Learned on the Appalachian Trail
All backpackers make mistakes; I certainly did. Here's your chance to learn from mine. Make your own.
The Top Instagram Photos from the #AppalachianTrail This Week
We continue to peruse all of the wonderful pictures from Instagram with the hashtag #AppalachianTrail and #AppalachianTrials and select a few of the best each week. This week we take a look at
Back and Forth (more times than a game of tennis)
If you've ever watched a game of table tennis, you'll know that your head is constantly turning left...right..left...right, and so on. This can also be compared to human emotions going...
Pox & Puss Episode #45: Rivers and Stuff
Rivers, am I right gang? We've all gotta cross them sometime in our life, but knowing when and HOW to cross them can be difficult. If you're tuning in to...
Gear Review: Audio-Technica SonicFuel in-ear headphones ATH-CKX5iS [PLUS A GIVEAWAY]
Find out how you can win a pair of Audio-Technica's SonicFuel in-ear Headphones ATH-CKX5iS at the bottom of this post! Hiking with music is crucial for some hikers. Headphones might...
Meet the Class of 2014: 215 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Summit Photos
For the last six months, as part of a weekly series, Appalachian Trials has been proudly showing off the summit photos of this year's Appalachian Trail thru-hikers. We figured it was...
Friend or not to friend, that is the question.
Some of my reasons to hike with a friend or two. What are some of your reasons?
How to Deal With Those Who Don’t Support Your Thru-Hike
You have decided to hike a long trail, spend months in the woods, mile after mile, living your dream. You made a commitment to yourself to start and set a...