Thru-Hiking Culture

The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2023 Thru-Hiker Survey

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...

Dec 28, 2023 : Kate Richard
The 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Survey: General Information Part 2

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

Dec 19, 2023 : Kate Richard
The 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Survey: General Information Part 1

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...

Dec 12, 2023 : Kate Richard
Angels and Magic in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine

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...

Nov 25, 2023 : Carol Fielding
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 10

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...

Nov 1, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 9

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...

Oct 25, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Why is the Last Hundred Miles the Longest?

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....

Oct 24, 2023 : Guinevere Drabik
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 8

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

Oct 17, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 7

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

Oct 12, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
The 2023 AT Thru-Hiker Survey is Here!

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...

Oct 10, 2023 : Diane Duffard