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Examining the Real Numbers Behind Violent Instances on the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail community was shocked when one hiker was killed and another critically wounded in a recent pre-dawn attack on the trail. court-ordered psychiatric evaluation. Jordan was
2019 Appalachian Trail Hikers Share Their Favorite Gear and Top Advice
We're a few solid months into thru-hiker season on the Appalachian Trail, and it seemed as good a time as any to check in with our bloggers. We asked for...
Solo, SOBO, and Only 17!
Just a little intro to me and my hike. I am 17 years old and almost graduated from high school. I head up to Maine one week post-graduation and will...
Feeling Safe Again on the Appalachian Trail
The recent killing on the Appalachian Trail of Jim: What about weapons? I get asked all the time if I carry a gun on the trail. Howard: While it is...
AT Part Five: Endeavor to Persevere
Bland, VA, to Bluff Mountain, VA Distance: 203.9 mi Total distance: 795.6 miles One-quarter of the Appalachian Trail runs through the state of Virginia. People often find hiking those
Trail Correspondents Episode #8 | Thru-Hiking Gear: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why (Group 1)
Today's subject is the one that people tend to spend the most time on. Of course, we refer to gear. We get an early look into our how our...
Closing the Gaps in Our National Scenic Trails: An Interview with Jim Kern
“The cause that I am focused on for whatever years I have remaining is to see that Congress do for the other National Scenic Trails what it has done for...
This Week’s Top Instagram Posts from the #AppalachianTrail
Appalachian Trail northbounders are out in force and the flip-floppers are starting to join them. They’ve been blessing our Instagram feeds with the good stuff, so welcome back to our...
Slain Hiker Identified, Details Emerge About Appalachian Trail Attack
43-year-old Ronald Sanchez was stabbed to death in the early-morning hours of Saturday, May 11th. The accused is 30-year-old James Jordan. Jordan is currently facing charges of murder and assault
Backpacker Radio 37 | Jenny & Scott Jurek on the Appalachian Trail Speed Record, Parenting, and What’s Next
In 2015, Scott Jurek was the most talked about person on the Appalachian Trail, even the hiking community at large. As soon as the legendary ultrarunner announced that he was...
