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There's no getting around it. Thru hiking is expensive. Gear, food, and hostels can set you back thousands of dollars. Add those expenses up with your car insurance, bills, and...
Zero Day
Waynesboro, VA I realized that I haven't taken a complete zero day for one month. And my body, especially my feet, have been crying out for a rest. So Boomer...
A Marathon Day
(My phone was dead for this entire day so please enjoy unrelated pretty AT photos). On May 25th, I had my one month trail-iversary. I've been reading AppalachianTrials for years...
Make the Whole Trip That Way
I'm sitting next to the Nolichucky River near Erwin, TN, approximately 340 miles and exactly 44 days from my start at Springer Mountain. Bird chirps punctuate the low, soft whoosh...
A Few Thoughts on the Tragic Death of Geraldine “Inchworm” Largay
It was the summer of 2013 when Geraldine "Inchworm" Largay was first reported missing on the Appalachian Trail. She had been seen on the morning of her disappearance at the Appalachian...
Sometimes I Fly Like an Eagle Sometimes I’m Deep in Despair: Hot Springs to Mile 407.6
We spent two blissful zero days in Hot Springs enjoying the local food and the company of trail family. When we walked out of town the next morning I felt...
Look at me now! I’m a flip flopper!
Greetings from Harpers Ferry, WV! I'm Freud, official flip flop thru hiker of the Appalachian Trail 2016. We get knocked down, but we get up again. (Shoutout to the friend...
This Week’s Top Instagram Posts from the #PacificCrestTrail
Thru-hiking season is in full throttle on the #PCT! And there are some great photos floating around thanks to all the hikers out there! Unfortunately, if you are reading this...
Lessons Learned, 600 Miles Into My Thru Hike
If I could give advice to someone preparing for a thru hike next year, what would I say? Here are a few quick lessons learned over the first 600 miles...
Poison Ivy or not? Quick tips to keep you rash-free
The last thing you want to do when hiking is get a poison ivy rash. Read on for quick ID tips