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Choosing a Hammock for the Appalachian Trail

Choosing a Hammock for the Appalachian Trail

Why I chose to sleep in a hammock on the Appalachian trail. Cost and comfortability compared to tent camping.

Dec 6, 2024 : Elayna Simmons
September 24 – Cold River Crossings and Goat Milk Ice Cream: A Sweet Contrast

September 24 – Cold River Crossings and Goat Milk Ice Cream: A Sweet Contrast

9/24   We wake up in our tents on the 'washed out' road, and somehow we didn't get hit by a car in the night. So that's good news. We'll...

Dec 5, 2024 : Caroline
Sunrise from Bed on the Appalachian Trail

Sunrise from Bed on the Appalachian Trail

Day 17- 8.3 miles today Blue Mountain Shelter to Tray Mountain Shelter, 2635 Feet Up 2310 Feet down, Total 133 AT miles                ...

Dec 5, 2024 : Jon
Day 184 – One More Milestone Down, A Few More To Go

Day 184 – One More Milestone Down, A Few More To Go

Savoring the moment while I still have it.

Dec 4, 2024 : Jen Brown
Summiting Mount Katahdin To Cap Off A Successful Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike

Summiting Mount Katahdin To Cap Off A Successful Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike

The Appalachian Trail winds for roughly 2200 miles through the mountains of America’s east coast. At the end of those 2200 miles is Mount Katahdin. Mount Katahdin, a truly magnificent...

Dec 4, 2024 : Will Skipworth
Eerie Wake Up Call on the Appalachian Trail

Eerie Wake Up Call on the Appalachian Trail

Day 16- 14.8 miles today Baggs Creek Gap Cowboy Camping to Blue Mountain Shelter, 3199 Feet Up 2825 Feet down, Total 125 AT miles A False Sense of Security When...

Dec 4, 2024 : Jon
September 23 – Late Start, Lots of Hustle: Making Up Miles on the Trail

September 23 – Late Start, Lots of Hustle: Making Up Miles on the Trail

9/23   I wake up before my alarm, but stay in bed anyway. Today, we're going to hike out of here. I eventually run downstairs, eat a few bowls of...

Dec 3, 2024 : Caroline
The Beauty and Pain of Southern Virginia: Week Eight

The Beauty and Pain of Southern Virginia: Week Eight

My favorite hostels on trail and all the tears that occurred in-between each one.

Dec 3, 2024 : Florencia Loncan
Day 183 – Bears Like Roadwalks, Too

Day 183 – Bears Like Roadwalks, Too

I'm never alone on the road!

Dec 2, 2024 : Jen Brown
Frozen Pizza Made by the Gods!

Frozen Pizza Made by the Gods!

Day 15- 8.2 miles today Woods Hole Shelter to Baggs Creek Gap Cowboy Camping, 2103 Feet Up 2201 Feet down, Total 111 AT miles Yet Again-Do I He to Get...

Dec 2, 2024 : Jon