Thru-Hiking Culture
A Hike Powered by Spreadsheets, Vanity and Gear
Panic is usually not the best response to challenges, but sometimes it’s a motivator. It worked as the latter last month, when I realized how quickly my departure date was...
The 10 Lessons I Learned
On December 12th, I reached the Southern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail. After nearly two weeks of rain, it was finally sunny. I heard birds singing for the first time...
Next Year is Two Weeks Away
In 2023, I will hike sections of the Appalachian Trail, creating videotaped presentations on cultural and natural history in each section. I’ll be documenting the preparation here, so sign up...
Giving Tuesday: Help ATC Protect Vulnerable Species on the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is collecting donations today to support the protection of the AT's more than 1,800 rare, threatened, and endangered species. This number includes the
Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 17
This is it. This is the moment. The moment these hikers have been working towards for months: The final steps of their Appalachian Trail thru-hike. 2,193 miles, 14 states, 515,000...
Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 16
Sure, the leaves may be on the ground and the days are getting colder, but that's not stopping these Appalachian Trail thru-hikers from finishing their trek! We're stoked to celebrate...
10 Reasons Why the AT Is Better Than the PCT
Do you already know why the AT is superior to the PCT? Are you trying to figure out if you want to hike an east coast trail? Or just want...
New AT Documentary Is a Moving Portrait of Trail Life with an Eating Disorder
"You don't climb mountains without food in your belly," says Aster Wells-Byers in the film, "Food in your Belly." The 15-minute documentary, directed by Lukas Chin and edited by Chin...
Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 15
Just look at all these incredible hikers! These folks recently completed their Appalachian Trail thru-hike. They summited peaks, hiked through rainstorms, and overcame every challenge the trail threw
The First Rule About the Appalachian Trail is You Don’t Talk About Springer
In addition, the anonymity of trail names to is fascinating. One could really know truly nothing about somebody they have been hiking with for weeks. Shit, they could be Tyler...