Thru-Hiking Culture
The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2023 Thru-Hiker Survey
In this third installment of the 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Survey we're covering all things footwear. Picking shoes is one of the most personal gear choices when it comes to...
The 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Survey: General Information Part 2
Welcome to the second installment of the 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Survey. In this edition we dive into Part Two of General Information where we'll cover questions about the overall
The 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Survey: General Information Part 1
The 2023 Appalachian Trail Hiker Survey is here! This year we’ve added a lot of questions, mostly about the experience aspect of the hike and safety. As such, we’ve also...
Angels and Magic in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine
As I headed into the northernmost states, I assumed trail magic would dry up. It was the end of the hiking season, after all. I thought, who would be out...
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 10
Nestled within the heart of the Eastern United States lies a legendary ribbon of wilderness known to adventurers far and wide—the Appalachian Trail (AT). Stretching a colossal 2,190 miles, this...
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 9
Spanning 2,200 miles through 14 states, these determined Appalachian Trail thru-hikers have conquered the journey from Georgia to Maine. What started as a distant dream on day one became a...
Why is the Last Hundred Miles the Longest?
Day One Casualties: 1 bottle cap, 1 missing spoon, and 1 beer 10.5 miles When you talk to the ATC volunteers you are met with words of foreboding and caution....
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 8
Covering an impressive stretch of 2,200 miles across 14 states, and embarking on an exhilarating journey through the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, these resolute Appalachian Trail thru-hikers
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 7
In the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, a remarkable adventure unfolded for these hopeful thru-hikers. Their journey was inspired by the vision of that triumphant moment at the trail's final
The 2023 AT Thru-Hiker Survey is Here!
If you, or someone you know, attempted an Appalachian Trail thru-hike this year, you’ve come to the right place! Each year, we poll the current class of AT hikers to...