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Announcing The 2019 Badger Sponsorship!

Announcing The 2019 Badger Sponsorship!

Dec 27th : Zach
Thru Hiking Culture
My AT Adventures Began in 1975. It's Been a Great Trip

My AT Adventures Began in 1975. It's Been a Great Trip

Dec 25th : Hugh Owen
Appalachian Trail
Top Backpacks on the Appalachian Trail: 2018 Thru-Hiker Survey

Top Backpacks on the Appalachian Trail: 2018 Thru-Hiker Survey

Dec 25th : Mariposa
Appalachian Trail
Advice

Northbound, Southbound, Flip-Flop: The Basics of Appalachian...

One of the most important decisions thru-hikers need to make before starting their adventure is what Appalachian...
Jan 21st : The Editors
Featured

What’s Different about Hiking after 50?

Even though the people you meet on the trail represent a wide range of ages, thru-hiking after 50 puts you in the minority. In fact,...
Jan 11th : Joellyn Sargent
News

Don't Forget to Register Your 2019 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike

Attention all aspiring 2019 thru-hikers—don't forget to register your thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail Conservancy's...
Jan 17th : The Editors
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

Why They Walked: Portraits of 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers

Dec 21st : Chris Bennett
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

Trail Angel Spotlight: Fresh Ground and his Leapfrog Cafe

Dec 13th : Bloodhound
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

183 Glorious 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Summit Photos

Dec 12th : Alexandria Cremer
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

How the Eight-Member Crawford Family Completed the Appalachian Trail

Nov 15th : Bloodhound
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

Films that Capture the Essence of Long-Trail Hiking

Nov 10th : Bret