A Deer on Kelly’s Knob

A Deer on Kelly’s Knob

The trail is lush and green in September, waist high wildflowers shade black bear and deer, sleeping in late afternoon. Unseen by me, they raise and turn their heads when...

Sep 29, 2023 : Myrt, a Yoga Sister
A New State or Two

A New State or Two

Where Are We? Since leaving Virginia I haven't been certain as to the state I'm in. We were in Tennessee for a while, but then the AT straddles the Tennessee/North...

Sep 29, 2023 : Tom Czako
Day 150: After the Rain

Day 150: After the Rain

A half mile later, I reached the 2,000-mile point. Two thousand miles. That’s a long walk, for sure, but it’s a hard number to comprehend. Most people have no basis...

Sep 29, 2023 : Jon
Day 159 – The Water Filter Hack Sawyer Doesn’t Want You To Know About

Day 159 – The Water Filter Hack Sawyer Doesn’t Want You To Know About

The sun woke me from my TBC around 7. The group has been calling their sleeping bags a ‘Toasty Bitch Cocoon.’ I was fully happy and warm in mine and...

Sep 28, 2023 : Derek Witteman
Sleeping in Yards in Massachusetts

Sleeping in Yards in Massachusetts

Author’s Note: I have gotten about a month behind on writing and posting updates. We’ve started hiking more with less down time as we’ve headed north. I’m tired, but still...

Sep 28, 2023 : Courtney Branson
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 6

Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 6

The Appalachian Trail, a rugged and breathtakingly beautiful trail that stretches over 2,190 miles along the eastern United States, has long been a beacon for adventurers and nature enthusiasts

Sep 28, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Day 158 – Discomfort Is Where Growth Happens

Day 158 – Discomfort Is Where Growth Happens

The daylight woke me from my tent just before 7AM. I could hear the rushing of the river next to us. I was trying to perceive, based on sound alone,...

Sep 27, 2023 : Derek Witteman
Thru-Hiking on Blood Thinners: 8 Steps I Took to Pursue My Dream on the Appalachian Trail

Thru-Hiking on Blood Thinners: 8 Steps I Took to Pursue My Dream on the Appalachian Trail

Don't let blood thinners keep you from thru-hiking. Talk to your doctor and follow these steps to stay safe on the trail.

Sep 27, 2023 : Guest Post
Stuck in Town Waiting on New Shoes

Stuck in Town Waiting on New Shoes

ECT Day 207&208 IAT Day 38&39 Day 207: zero day This morning we all slept in super late at the room. When I finally got up and ready it was...

Sep 27, 2023 : Peg Leg
Trail Correspondents: S4 Episode #13 | Last Week On Trail

Trail Correspondents: S4 Episode #13 | Last Week On Trail

Welcome back to Trail Correspondents! I am your host moron and this is episode 13 all about the last week on trail. There are a lot of complex, possibly mutually...

Sep 26, 2023 : Trail Correspondents