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Two Years After Hurricane Helene, AT Hikers Warned of Possible Hurricane Isaias Impacts
Hurricane Isaias is now expected to impact the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is advising hikers to get off trail and
Congratulations to These 2026 Appalachian Trail Finishers (Part 5)
Every year, thousands of hopeful thru-hikers set off on a journey of nearly 2,200 miles. The Appalachian Trail stretches from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. Hikers
Trail Correspondents: S5 Episode 13 | Lessons Learned
Months on trail have a way of teaching lessons that no guidebook can prepare you for. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents reflect on the moments, mistakes, surprises, and hard-earned wisdom that...
Is the Appalachian Trail Too Crowded? Here’s What Hikers Actually Report
Much is made of how crowded the Appalachian Trail supposedly is. Stories on the internet sometimes make it sound like you’ll never have a moment’s peace on this trail, let...
Should You Bring a Sun Umbrella on the Appalachian Trail?
They’re a little quirky, a little unconventional, but hiking umbrellas have become a popular backpacking accessory in recent years. They’re especially handy on arid western trails, where hikers can
Thru-Hiking the AT on a $2,000 Budget with Livvy “Stumbles” Weld (BPR #377)
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Livvy "Stumbles" Weld, a Triple Crown thru-hiker, Trek Writer, and budding
Congratulations to These 2026 Appalachian Trail Finishers (Part 4)
Every year, thousands of hopeful thru-hikers set off on a journey of nearly 2,200 miles. The Appalachian Trail stretches from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. Hikers
Do You Actually Need a Satellite Messenger on the Appalachian Trail?
Do you actually need a satellite messenger on the Appalachian Trail? Well, no, not strictly speaking — but many hikers bring one anyway, and here’s why. Although satellite messengers are...
Trail Correspondents: S5 Episode 12 | The Mental Game
The miles can wear down your legs, but sometimes it’s your mind that takes the biggest hit. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents open up about the mental side of life on...
Hiker Found Dead on Katahdin Was Reportedly an AT Thru-Hiker
A hiker who died on Katahdin amid severe weather on September 14 has been tentatively identified as Bert Peter Goris, a 64-year-old Appalachian Trail thru-hiker from Colton, California. Goris was
