Advice
8 Reasons the AT is the Easiest Triple Crown Trail for First-Time Thru-Hikers
Thru-hiking the AT, PCT, or CDT is hard, but which one is easiest? Here are 8 reasons why first-time thru-hikers should choose the AT.
Success is a Silly Concept
Trigger warning: suicide, death if a loved one, Pandemic. A Note from Lucky: This update is my experience looking back on my past year of growth and is in no...
6 Mistakes to Avoid on the Appalachian Trail from a Backpacking Guide
No one starts as an expert backpacker and we all make mistakes. Here are behaviors to avoid from an Appalachian Trail backpacking guide.
How To Deal With Poison Ivy on the Appalachian Trail
Poison ivy is abundant on the AT. If you're planning to thru-hike (or even just day hike), you should be well versed in poison ivy basics.
The AMC Thru-Hiker Pass: Your Ticket to Free Brownies (and More!) in the Whites
The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to foster the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors. It becomes relevant to the Appalachian Trail
Appalachian Trail Resupply Points
Comprehensive list of the best resupply points on the A.T. including NOBO mile markers, links, phone numbers, etc. Downloadable PDF copy is available. Great supplement to AWOL's A.T. guide. Cheers!
Dietary Restrictions on the AT: “I Lost 26 Pounds in 20 Days, and My Body Just Couldn’t Cope”
This is a guest post by Nikki "Forager" Goodrich. I attempted to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail (AT) in March 2023, but unfortunately, I had to get off trail after 20...
What You Need to Know About Camping and Shelters on the Appalachian Trail
Sleeping in the woods is a regular part of any thru-hike. Aside from the occasional town or hostel, the majority of a thru-hike will be spent sleeping outside. While traveling...
AT Resupply FAQs: Shopping Strategies, Nutrition Tips, and More
“So, are you going to have to hunt and forage your food?” Virtually every thru-hiker has been asked this question. For people unfamiliar with thru-hiking, it seems logical. How else...
AT Hikers: 9 Thru-Hiker Approved Ways To Tackle the White Mountains
The 104 miles of white-blazed trail in the White Mountains National Forest of New Hampshire is hyped for a good reason. This area is managed differently than the rest of...