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6 Tips for Choosing a Thru-Hiking Partner

6 Tips for Choosing a Thru-Hiking Partner

Hiking alone isn’t for everyone. During my 2014 thru-hike I made the decision to hike with a partner and never regretted it. A good hiking partner will help to motivate...

Dec 26, 2014 : Ashli Baldwin
An Appalachian Trail Christmas – ‘Tis Better to Give and Receive

An Appalachian Trail Christmas – ‘Tis Better to Give and Receive

Rocking some Christmas jammies with my youngest granddaughter on Christmas morning. With a March NOBO date fast approaching (88 days – YIKES!!!), a lot under the tree had an AT...

Dec 25, 2014 : Kate Spillane Balano
Giving Back: Volunteer for the ATC’s Corridor Stewardship Program

Giving Back: Volunteer for the ATC’s Corridor Stewardship Program

Maintaining the Appalachian Trail requires a ton of work, like painting blazes, creating steps, controlling erosion and building bog boards. But there is work that goes on just out of...

Dec 24, 2014 : Jessica Porter
Pox & Puss Episode #46 – The First Timers Club

Pox & Puss Episode #46 – The First Timers Club

Boy oh boy! We're talking about our first times on this episode. No...not THOSE first times. Trust us...we were waaaaaaaaay past our "firsts" by the time we got to our

Dec 23, 2014 : Pox & Puss Podcast
Ups and Downs in the Mental Preparation

Ups and Downs in the Mental Preparation

Ian and I just got back from a successful extended shakedown trip in Maryland. Both of us were more enthused than ever on our drive back to Massachusetts. I’ll provide...

Dec 23, 2014 : George
The Top Appalachian Trials Posts of 2014

The Top Appalachian Trials Posts of 2014

Holy Bearded Broncos, Batman!  Simply put, this past year for AppalachianTrials.com has been monumental!  We've had the privilege of showcasing 625 posts (and counting) from dozens of past, present,

Dec 23, 2014 : Zach
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

Dec 23, 2014 : Kenny Howell
76 days and counting!!

76 days and counting!!

First and foremost I want to thank Zach for letting me be part of this great site, I also want to thank all the other members here, every time I...

Dec 22, 2014 : Rando Leon
Leave No Trace Principles on the Appalachian Trail

Leave No Trace Principles on the Appalachian Trail

While the number of hikers attempting a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail each year is around 2500 range, it has no reflection of the total number of people who interact...

Dec 21, 2014 : Paul "BigTex" Bunker
Chasing my Appalachian Trail Dream

Chasing my Appalachian Trail Dream

Roots Its funny how looking back on one’s life there are certain memories that stand out as if burned into the mind and never to be forgotten. When I was...

Dec 20, 2014 : Timothy Pluta