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Preparing for the AT is for the dogs…
Being that our hike starts in a couple of weeks, I've been thinking back to last summer when I made the decision for Andi and me to hike the AT....
Don’t let the hiking get in the way of the hike.
With 3 states covered, over three weeks camped, 200 miles under our belts, and 30 plus pounds on our backs we can say we are hikers. The last three weeks...
Welcome to The Culture Club
Day 7 and I made it to Hiawasee with the trail fam. We're all staying at the Budget Inn which is exactly what you would expect (thanks Ron Haven). But...
My First 10 Days on the AT
Hey guys! It's been a very busy past few days for me and I'm finally taking a day off the trail to rest up and take some time to...
Food is Your Friend, but The Hikers are too
At the luxurious Hostel, Top Of Georgia, we were welcomed with a hot shower, clean laundry, and complimentary coffee that was brewed freshly all day in the living room. I...
Who was the First Female Thru Hiker?
Perhaps you've seen this post shared on a hiking or camping Facebook page. With an audience of 45,000 folks and 33,000 shares, it has been spread far and wide in...
The First Week
Update: wrote this post a week ago. Covers March 18-25 (miles 1-70 approximately) My Dad and I have been on the trail for a week now, and so far...
Heading South
Mom and I have made it to Georgia! It has been raining all day and when we pulled up the drive way to the Hiker Hostel the sun began to...
Week 2: Hitting Milestones… Still a Mess
Today I find myself hunkered down in my tent on a ridge near Cold Spring Shelter (just a days hike from the NOC) hoping to ride out these looming thunderstorms...
The Top Eight Regrets of Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers – Food for Thought
Let's learn from one another! This is a list of the most common 8 regrets identified by past Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers. Get the most out of this once in a...