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Song of the Open Road
Halfway up Springer Mountain I walked up on a man lying flat on his back in the middle of the Approach Trail. At first I wondered if the man was...
7 Tips for Blogging Your Thru-Hike
So you’ve told everyone you're hiking the Appalachian Trail-- good job. But you've also promised friends/family blog updates straight from the woods, and now you’re actually in the woods and baffled
3 Reasons I’m Thru-Hiking Without My Phone
"You're bringing your phone, right?" It's one of the most common questions a relative, friend, or some combination of the two will ask during 'the talk'--when I explain to them...
6 Last-Minute Tips Before You Begin Your Thru-Hike
It's getting so exciting! You're leaving for the trail soon! Take these six last-minute tips with you - they don't weigh a thing!
“It’s the Final Shakedown” (Not by Europe)
I have just over 18 days and 20 hours left before I am due to start my through hike. "The Final Countdown" is running though my head on a recursive...
Recording Your Thru-Hike
Not only did I thru-hike the A.T. northbound last year, I also periodically stopped to talk to a camera on a stick. Well, hiking pole actually. I then created a...
The Starting-Line Miracle
Come on. How hard is starting? About 2,200 people start an AT thru hike every year.
Preparing For Launch
As of yesterday I am five weeks away from setting flight to the AT! Very exciting, invigorating, and quite scary all at the same time! I'm sure fellow potential and...
Gear Review: Rab Continuum Down Hoodie
Disclosure: The following product was donated for the purpose of review. Introduction You won't find Rab products in your local big name hiking store. You may not even find the...
Need a ride from Atlanta to Springer? I MAY have an answer for you.
Are you northbound hiking this year? Are you still at a loss on how to get from Atlanta to the trail? I would be; I'm not even exactly sure what...