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How to Eat Paleo While Backpacking
How to Eat Paleo While Backpacking The contents of a paleo three to four day resupply box. Now, a lot of people told me I was not going to be...
The “WILD” Syndrome and the ‘Danger of a Single Story’
The following is a guest post courtesy of Bliss, a 2014 NOBO thru-hiker. Read her other submission here. Have a story you want to share on Appalachian Trials? Send it through our “Submit a...
Gear Review: Vargo TiFusion Slag Short Sleeve
In an effort to get the biggest impact in the shortest time period I put the Vargo TiFusion Slag short sleeve through the ringer. Not like old school wash ringer. ...
5 Ways to Make the Most of Winter
If I find myself in a seasonal slump, I use these 5 Ways to Make the Most of Winter to take heart that summer will return, and as a reminder...
Late December Hike
Great Weather! Well, at least until today we've had an amazingly warm and snow/ice-free December. But today, freezing rain, so I'm stuck on the treadmill for the first time this...
Alix’s Best Photos & Videos of 2015
I climbed a lot of peaks and went on a lot of adventures this year and along the way I took a photo or two or three...okay, I took a...
I am a Graceful Athlete, or Why I am Hiking the Continental Divide Trail
Hello humans of the hiking and non-hiking world! I am the humanoid known as Katie, Wilderness, KB, or whatever else you want to call me. "Hey you!" always works. This...
Hello, It’s me.
Here’s a story all about how my life got switched turned upside down, I’d like to take a second just to sit on this rail and tell you all about...
Looking Back: 8 Events that Shook the AT in 2015
2015 was undoubtedly a landmark year for the Appalachian Trail. Here are the eight biggest news stories from the Trail this year. 1) Bismarck Arrested at Trail Days The AT community was
Reducing Pack Weight After The Big 3 – Bag Of Magic Potions
It's a well-known fact that the easiest way to reduce your base weight is by scrutinizing your Big 3. Tent, Sleeping Bag, Backpack. You might have just dropped $1,200 on...