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Guide to Hurricane Helene Resources and Needs for Rural Communities
Thanks to Kimberly Fetherston (@kim.outdoors) for helping to build this list of resources. By now we all know that Hurricane Helene wreaked absolute havoc throughout the Southeastern United
Congratulations to These 2024 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 5
We'd like to raise a virtual toast to this year's Appalachian Trail Class of 2024! In the 2,190+ miles they've traversed from Georgia to Maine, they've swapped epic stories at...
Together We Raised $5,376 for Victims of Hurricane Helene
It's hard to believe that it's been over 13 years since I first set foot on the Appalachian Trail. Seeing as this was my first backpacking trip, I hadn't the...
The 2024 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Survey is Here!
If you, or someone you know, attempted an Appalachian Trail thru-hike this year, you’ve landed on the right post! Each year, we poll the current class of AT hikers to...
Congratulations to These 2024 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 4
After months of dodging rocks and roots, this year’s Appalachian Trail finishers have officially crushed 2,190+ miles of walking. From Springer to Katahdin, these hikers have navigated rugged
Fundraiser for Southern Appalachia: 100% of Proceeds Donated for the Next 72 Hours
As we're sure you’re well aware by now, Hurricane Helene has brought catastrophic damage to southern Appalachia, including many communities central to the Appalachian Trail, including Hot Springs,
Want To Help AT Communities Recover From Hurricane Helene? Here’s How
Hurricane Helene brought high winds and devastating flooding to much of the southeastern US last week, and Appalachian Trail towns like Hot Springs, North Carolina, Erwin, Tennessee, and Damascus,
Ian Mangiardi on Youtube Hit “As It Happens,” Getting Dumped on Trail (Twice), and The Explorers Club (BPR #273)
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Ian Mangiardi aka "Dusty". For those of you who've read Appalachian...
“Our Town Has Been Decimated”: More Details Emerge About Status of AT Trail Towns in Helene’s Aftermath
Hurricane Helene has wrought devastation across the southeastern United States, with mountain communities in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia — including several Appalachian Trail towns —
Hurricane Helene Brings Flooding to AT Trail Towns as Hikers Warned To Avoid First 865 Miles of AT
At least three Appalachian Trail towns are experiencing flooding as Hurricane Helene (now downgraded to tropical storm status) continues to bring heavy rains and high winds to the region. Much...