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Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy Smashes Self-Supported (and Supported) AT Record
On August 31 2017, Joe "Stringbean" McConaughy reached Katahdin after thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail in 45 days, 12 hours, and 10 minutes. If verified (which is looking likely), this record will
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Feral Pony Ruthlessly Kicks Thru-Hiker in Balls [Watch]
One of the many highlights of the Appalachian Trail is encountering the feral (commonly principles of Leave No Trace and to keep a distance from any wildlife. There are many reasons...
Hiking Groups Can Now Register For Campsites on the AT
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) recently released a campsite registration system: voluntary thru-hiker registration, AT CAMP aims to continue efforts to mitigate the effects of continued
Hikers, Hostels, & Heroes: Spring Breakers in Trouble on Max Patch
The Hikers What was supposed to be a nice outing, in a warm place, far away from the bitter clutches of the Minnesota winter, turned out to be a struggle...
Grim Outlook for 2017 Lyme Disease Forecast in New England
According to a deer tick image Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Tips for Preventing Lyme Disease Make sure to do thorough tick checks morning and night, and after taking...
This Land is Your Land… And Yours, And Yours, And Yours
Unless you’ve been hiding under Mahoosuc Notch for the past year and a half, you might have noticed that Americans aren’t exactly getting along these days. From Facebook browsing to...
Baxter State Park Places Limits on Thru-Hiker Permits
It was recently announced that Baxter State Park (BSP) will be limiting the number of Appalachian Trail Long-Distance Hiker Permit Cards it will issue starting in the 2017 hiking season. This...
A Modern Day Threat to the AT: The Proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline
I was driving down my country road recently to go check out hiking trails just south of the Appalachian Trail near Blacksburg, Virginia and enjoy the fall colors. On my...
Southern Fires Cause Trail Closures
A series of forest fires are spreading rapidly across the Southeastern U.S., affecting parts of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina. Currently, the Appalachian Trail
Hiking in Record Time, Kaiha Bertollini Champions for Sexual Assault Awareness
“I didn't choose the AT, the AT found me.” Kaiha “Wild Card Ninja” Bertollini was at a crossroads in her life when the Appalachian Trail found her in January 2016....