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[Updated] Man Falls 100 Feet from McAfee Knob Summit
A hiker was flown to the hospital after falling 100 feet from McAfee Knob in Roanoke County on Wednesday afternoon. According to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue, crews were called to...
Golden Rules for Thru-Hikers: There’s More Than LNT
I want to preface this by saying there are so many amazing thru-hikers. Most of whom would do anything to help you, always have a positive word to say, and...
How to Section Hike Virginia: Damascus to Pearisburg
Section Hiking the Appalachian Trail in Virginia: The Southern Section At-a-Glance Distance: 166 miles Terrain type: A mixture of high mountain balds, woodlands, ridge walking, and
This Week’s Top Instagram Posts from the #Appalachiantrail
Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most spectacularly beautiful, hilariously entertaining, and all-around best photos taken on the Appalachian Trail this past week. This week featured photos
Backpacker Radio Episode 15: Jennifer Pharr Davis, The Best Thru-Hiking Backpacks, and Clothes on the PCT
In today's edition of Backpacker Radio, Badger and Chaunce are joined by trail legend, the former supported Appalachian Trail FKT record holder, author, and National Geographic Adventurer of
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[UPDATED] Man’s Death on AT In Maryland Ruled an Accident
The death of a man whose body was was found July 9 below Black Rock overlook on the Appalachian Trail in Maryland has been ruled an accident. Michael Joseph Mack,...
Ultrarunner Harvey Lewis Attempting to Set New Appalachian Trail FKT
Something about the Appalachian Trail sure does bring out the best in ultrarunning’s elite, and Harvey Lewis is no exception. The high school teacher and Badwater champ is looking to...
July Is Appalachian Trail Magic Month in NJ and NY
The states of New York And New Jersey are officially claiming the month of July as "Appalachian Trail Magic Month." The Trail Conference warmly welcomes the Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Class...
9 Thru-Hiking Photographers You Need to Be Following In 2018
It's no secret that being a successful thru-hiker requires a tremendous amount of patience. It calls for adeptness and a whole lot of willpower. What's even more supernatural? Killing the...
Construction Temporarily Stops on Mountain Valley Pipeline in Virginia
After a consultation with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, the Mountain Valley Pipeline has temporarily shut down construction in Southwest Virginia. Heavy rains in Virginia at the
