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3 Worthwhile Gadgets for Backpackers

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...

Nov 25, 2014 : Bennett Travers
The Lyme Light

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....

Nov 25, 2014 : Bennett Travers
6 Important Backpacking Lessons Learned on the Appalachian Trail

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.

Nov 25, 2014 : Jessica Porter
The Top Instagram Photos from the #AppalachianTrail This Week

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

Nov 25, 2014 : Kenny Howell
Back and Forth (more times than a game of tennis)

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...

Nov 24, 2014 : William Renton
Pox & Puss Episode #45: Rivers and Stuff

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...

Nov 24, 2014 : Pox & Puss Podcast
Gear Review: Audio-Technica SonicFuel in-ear headphones ATH-CKX5iS [PLUS A GIVEAWAY]

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...

Nov 23, 2014 : Madison Dragna
Meet the Class of 2014: 215 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Summit Photos

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...

Nov 22, 2014 : Zach
Friend or not to friend, that is the question.

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?

Nov 22, 2014 : Ginger
How to Deal With Those Who Don’t Support Your Thru-Hike

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...

Nov 21, 2014 : Paul "BigTex" Bunker