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5 Things I Learned Thru-Hiking as a Solo Female
Nowadays, traveling alone as a girl seems to be frowned upon. It’s seen as dangerous and unsafe. We’re told not to go out alone, especially in the wilderness. But why...
How my AT NOGO Hike Made Me Into a Runner
March 11, the day sports were suspended in 2020, was the day I flew out to hike the Appalachian Trail. By March 20 I was on my way home to...
Great Strides: Peace Pilgrim, the First Woman to Thru-Hike the AT, Never Stopped Walking
Great Strides is an occasional feature of The Trek exploring some of the greatest walks and walkers in history, literature, and film. Between 1948 and 1951, just three men walked...
Native American History on the Appalachian Trail: 9 Iconic Places
Agiocochook, home of the Great Spirit, towered above every other peak in the Wombanednok Mountains. According to the tradition of the local Abenaki people, the mountaintops were dwellings for the
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[Updated] Man Found Dead at Baxter Peak in Third Katahdin SAR Incident This Week
10/13/2020 update: The hiker deceased hiker found at Baxter Peak has now been identified as Nathan Leigh Bell of Walkersville, MD. A man was found dead at the summit of...
Everyone’s Got Baggage: Why We Don’t Weigh Sentimental Items
Despite a desire to keep base weight down, most hikers carry something "non-essential".
7 Thru-Hiking Mistakes Rookie Hikers Make on the AT
The Appalachian Trail is 2,193 miles of "one foot in front of the other" mentality. That’s a whole lot of steps to make memories, meals, and of course, mistakes. Here...
The Leaf Peeper’s Guide to Fall Foliage Hikes in the Appalachian Mountains
I t's almost October, and there's finally a hint of crisp fall weather in the air. Decorative gourds will soon appear on suburban lawns up and down the east coast....
Bear Canisters: Which Fit in Which Packs, Where You Need Them, and How to Pack One
So you need to bring a bear canister on your next backpacking trip. Find out how to be comfortable while keeping your food and bears safe.
Smokies Hikes for Healing: Conversations on Racial Justice
Hiking has a powerful way of shattering our guards and inviting our most authentic selves into the world. The trail breaks down barriers in a way that makes it possible...