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My Feelings, Days Out from Starting on the Appalachian Trail

My Feelings, Days Out from Starting on the Appalachian Trail

Apr 3rd : Ben Carpenter
Appalachian Trail
A List of Hostels on the Appalachian Trail

A List of Hostels on the Appalachian Trail

Mar 21st : Penina Crocker
Appalachian Trail
Maggie "Honey Badger" Slepian on Suffering, Stubbornness, and Misogyny on Trail (BPR #245)

Maggie "Honey Badger" Slepian on Suffering, Stubbornness, and Misogyny on Trail (BPR #245)

Mar 18th : Backpacker Radio
Thru Hiking Culture
Advice

The Backpacker's Guide to Bear Bagging

What is the deal with bear bags? Which type should I use, or should I use a canister? Once I have one, what...
Apr 16th : James Cape
Featured

AT Hikers: Newfound Gap Rd Temporarily Closed Due to Winter Weather

Newfound Gap Road is temporarily closed between Gatlinburg, TN and Cherokee, NC due to forecasted weather conditions, Great Smoky Mountains...
Apr 4th : Kelly Floro
News

Total Eclipse a Boon for AT Hostels in the Off-Season

A rare total solar eclipse crossed a small band of the US from Texas to Maine on Monday. This narrow strip,...
Apr 12th : Kimberly Fetherston
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

Lessons Learned: Going into my 2nd Thru-Hike

Feb 26th : Thomas Allie
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

In Praise of Trail Angels: An Essential Part of the AT Experience

Feb 12th : Maggie Slepian
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

Book Review: Tales from the Trail - Stories from the Oldest Hiker Hostel on the Appalachian Trail

Jan 24th : John Edward Harris
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

How Fast is too Fast? 6 Lessons from a Sub-80 Day Thru-Hike

Dec 8th : Isabel Koran
Inspiration
Thru Hiking Culture

10 Awesome Snow-Free Winter Thru-Hikes

Dec 5th : Diane Duffard