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I've only been an avid backpacker for about a year now, and I can't begin to describe how much faith I've gained in humanity because of it. I've always been...
10 Horrifying Scenarios for a Thru-Hiker
Ghosts? Goblins? Monsters? Oh, please. You don't know true terror, misery and horror until these things have happened to you while hiking the appalachian trail: 1. When someone left trail
How I made it through Senior year with Springer fever.
It was about mid-Junior year when I discovered the concept of thru-hiking. It took roughly two hours for that idea to become a full blown obsession, and the thought wasn't...
Gear Review: Pearl Izumi Women’s N2 V2 Trail Running Shoes
Shoes are a huge part of a hiker’s gear. I am glad to have tested out Pearl Izumi’s Women’s E: Motion Trail N2 V2 shoes. These shoes were given to...
How to Win Halloween: 5 Hiker-Inspired Costumes
On October 31st, 2014, I donned my black under armour base layer and stepped out onto a snowy street in Hot Springs, North Carolina. Snowed out of the Smokies by...
A Heart of Gold & A Gypsy Soul
“It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off...
Another Southbounder? Sheesh.
Hey there Appalachian Trials! Thanks for having me! My name is Jeremy and I have been privileged by the purveyor of this website and author of Appalchian Trials, Mr....
5 Easy Tips to See More Wildlife On Your Thru Hike
You want to see wildlife on your hike, right? Here are 5 ways to increase your odds of a memorable wildlife encounter.
New Jersey: Black water, but Beautiful Sights
Day 94 The town of Delaware Water Gap is not a good place to plan a resupply. It's possible, but painful. After eating a lovely, filling and affordable breakfast at...
Morgan Hill Training Trip
Late October overnight training hike The Plan Boomer and I went out for an overnight hike on Morgan Hill State Forest in Fabius NY last weekend. The plan was to...