Appalachian Trail Gear List for Older Hikers (Beginner-Friendly)
Meet my stepmom, Nora. She’s loved hiking all her life and has dreamed about hiking the Appalachian Trail since she was in her 20s. Now at the age of 60...
In the darkness remember the light
The darkness is only a passing thing On December 18 I hiked the Kisil Point Trail in Letchworth State Park on a glorious day with lots of sunshine and lots...
How I Saved Hundreds on My AT Thru-Hike Gear List
As a brand new blogger for The Trek, I was so excited to use the gear list feature. I know I've spent many hours this past year diving into any...
Why I’m Hammock Camping On The Appalachian Trail
This post details why I chose to go with a hammock over a tent and will address some of the drawbacks of my choice. If you're interested in using a...
Our New Year’s Approach
An End and The BeginningWe could have chosen any number of places to visit in celebration of the new year but we settled on one... the AT Approach Trail! Over...
65 Days and a Wake Up
Life is about to change quickly and drastically.
The 2020 AT Section Hiker Survey: Motives and Logistics
Long overlooked in our annual surveys, Appalachian Trail (AT) section hikers were the focus of this year's survey. We surveyed 448 people, 34 of whom had completed the entire AT...
If I try to beat the Appalachian Trail, the Appalachian Trail will beat me
For those of you that've been following me along since my first post. You will remember that I talked about three separate lists I have written in my journal. The...
My January 4th Resolution – Minus 10 Pounds Before I Leave for the AT
I am an admitted gram weenie but not the most extreme type of ultralight backpacker. These examples can give you some idea of where I fit into the world of...
Yellow Finch Tree Sitters Continue to Defy Mountain Valley Pipeline
Sitting high in the trees in Montgomery County, Virginia, the tree sitters off Yellow Finch Lane are in their 853rd day of blockading construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP)...