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Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 9
We're excited to announce our next wave of Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Finishers! These folks spent months on trail hiking towards their long-time goal: making it to the Katahdin terminus. It's...
Backpacker Radio #168 | Section Hiking vs. Thru-Hiking: Defining Each Style, Benefits and Drawbacks, and Who They’re For
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are bringing you another panel episode. Today we are joined by Backpacker Radio regular, Clay Bonnyman Evans aka Pony...
Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 8
This is it. This is the moment. The moment these hikers have been working towards for months: The final steps upon Katahdin. 2,193 miles, 14 states, 515,000 feet of elevation...
AT Thru-Hiker Drowns in Connecticut River New Hampshire
Authorities recovered the body of a drowning victim from the Connecticut River near Hanover, NH on Friday. The victim has been identified as Joey Harvey, 45, of Prentiss, Mississippi. Harvey...
Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 7
Incoming! Part 7 of our Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Finisher Series is here! After months of crushing miles and pushing through the highs and lows of thru-hiking, these incredible individuals
Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 6
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...
Backpacker Radio #164 | Danae and Olen Netteburg on Thru-Hiking with 5 Kids and Working as Doctors in Rural Africa
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by The Netteburg family. Danae and Olen Netteburg, alongside their 5 children- ages ranging from 13 to...
Man Arrested Standing Naked on Roof of AMC White Mountains Hut
On Saturday August 20th, a man was arrested standing naked and "highly agitated" on the roof of Zealand Falls Hut according to NBC Boston. It took more than an hour...
6 Useful Items You Can Almost Always Find in an AT Hiker Box
What's the first thing you should do when you get to town? Shower, laundry, see how many slices of pizza you can fit in your mouth at once? All great...
Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 5
Everyone has a handful of moments throughout their lives that feel like victorious milestones: moments in life that they have worked towards and successfully achieved, whether that's graduating