Thru-Hiking Culture

New AT Documentary Is a Moving Portrait of Trail Life with an Eating Disorder

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...

Nov 14, 2022 : Penina Crocker
Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 15

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

Nov 9, 2022 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 14

Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 14

What is more inspiring to an avid hiker than watching a bunch of determined thru-hikers complete the Appalachian Trail? Not much, we'd say. These incredible thru-hikers have officially completed

Nov 2, 2022 : Kendra Slagter
Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween

Photo credit Zoe Morelli Finger Lakes Floating Dress Photography I am a witch with rhyme and reason I am a changeling like the season My mother the moon ? My...

Oct 31, 2022 : Zoe Morelli
Professor Hardcore’s 28-Year Appalachian Trail Section Hike

Professor Hardcore’s 28-Year Appalachian Trail Section Hike

My AT section hike began in 1975 with an impulsive and poorly planned climb up Katahdin on the Hunt Trail with my two younger brothers and my 11-year-old daughter. Twenty-eight...

Oct 27, 2022 : Guest Post
Congratulations to these 2022 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 8

Congratulations to these 2022 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 8

From the moment Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) thru-hikers take their first steps on trail, they are already dreaming about that victorious moment at the Northern Terminus in Canada (or however...

Oct 25, 2022 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 13

Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 13

Many individuals dream about doing something "big" at some point throughout their lives. Some dream of a luxurious multi-month trip across the globe, whereas other choose skydiving or swimming with

Oct 25, 2022 : Kendra Slagter
A ‘Brew Blaze’ of the Appalachian Trail

A ‘Brew Blaze’ of the Appalachian Trail

There's a reason why the hashtag #willhikeforbeer exists. For some of us along the trail, the thought of a tasty beverage in town is just the motivation we need to...

Oct 19, 2022 : Dandelion aka Trishadee Newlin
Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 12

Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 12

From the moment Appalachian Trail thru-hikers take their first steps on trail, they are already dreaming about that victorious moment atop of Katahdin. Every day, they wake up and tick...

Oct 17, 2022 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 11

Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 11

Ah, the Appalachian Trail. One of America’s most iconic trails. The AT spans 2190 miles through fourteen states and along the crests and valleys of the Appalachian Mountain Range. The...

Oct 13, 2022 : Kendra Slagter