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After a Zero, Back to the Hills!

After a Zero, Back to the Hills!

Day 44 Hot Springs to Rich Mountain Camp 8.3 miles - AT mile 283.6 Card of the day - XII The Hanged Man Day 43 was a full zero in...

Apr 23, 2024 : Craigen “Cool Breeze” Smith
Not Every Day is a Good Day but Every Day is a Great Day

Not Every Day is a Good Day but Every Day is a Great Day

I'll admit that the title for this blog is the result of me fumbling the phrase "not every day is good but there is good in every day". Nevertheless, I...

Apr 23, 2024 : Alexis Tucker
Day 9 – The Sun is the Silver Lining

Day 9 – The Sun is the Silver Lining

Day 9 Start: Baggs Creek Gap End: Poplar Stamp Gap Miles Hiked: 8.7 Total Miles on AT: 44.2   This morning, wind blew through camp well before sunrise and continued...

Apr 23, 2024 : Jen Brown
Into Hot Springs

Into Hot Springs

Day 42 Walnut Mountain Shelter to Hot Springs 13.1 miles - AT mile 275.2 Card of the day - The Tower Today we go to town, and I for one...

Apr 23, 2024 : Craigen “Cool Breeze” Smith
100 Miles!!!

100 Miles!!!

AT day 19 Carter Creek Gap to Franklin, NC Woke up at 5 am in my tent at Carter Creek Gap. It was cold, 30s, but I had to pee....

Apr 22, 2024 : Tara Lange
8 Reasons Why I’m a Hammock Camper (and 4 drawbacks to it).

8 Reasons Why I’m a Hammock Camper (and 4 drawbacks to it).

One of the most important pieces of gear for any backpacking trip, be it a weekend jaunt or a full thru-hike, is a shelter system. And while there are many...

Apr 22, 2024 : Dan Fitzgerald
Seven Unconventional Ways I’m Preparing for The Appalachian Trail

Seven Unconventional Ways I’m Preparing for The Appalachian Trail

From sleeping in a tent for basketball tickets to eating donuts in the middle of a race, I have been preparing for my Appalachian Trail thru-hike in some strange ways.

Apr 22, 2024 : Heidi Smith
Rest Days in Helen, Hiawassee, and the Sheeter

Rest Days in Helen, Hiawassee, and the Sheeter

Day 10 in Helen Georgia We planned to eat all the things, but found ourselves struggling to eat.  We ordered lots of food, but found that we couldn't eat it. ...

Apr 22, 2024 : Tara Lange
Live the Dash (Day 21-32)

Live the Dash (Day 21-32)

Pro-tips Here are a few pro-tips I’ve learned since being on trail: 1. Hang your bear bag as soon as you get to camp or else you’re not going to...

Apr 22, 2024 : Kay Allan
Day 33: Rivers of Sleeve Water and Not Fine Bucks

Day 33: Rivers of Sleeve Water and Not Fine Bucks

Reluctant Morning I did not sleep well. My phone was across the room because the power station was there and I think knowing that I couldn't easily check the time...

Apr 22, 2024 : Morgan Schmidt