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Magic’s 2023 AZT Gear List – Part 3
Living out of a backpack for months on end is intimidating and seems impossible for most, but for a select few brave souls, it can be one of the most
Magic’s 2023 AZT Gear List – Part 2
Most thru hikers limit themselves to one outfit for the entire duration of their journey. If you were only going to wear one outfit for months on
Magic’s 2023 AZT Gear List – Part 1
As our start date draws closer, I have been narrowing down my packing list. I remember anxiously packing and repacking my pack numerous times in the
A Conversation with Worry and Logic
We’ve all seen cartoons of a person with an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other. As I am gearing up for my 2023 thru hike of the Arizona
From Couch to Trail… Never Again
When I started the AT, I thought I was in decent shape. I was an active and healthy 24-year-old. I took my dog on long walks and went on at least one
On the Trail Again – Magic on the AZT 2023
I have never seen a cactus in real life. As an East Coast native, I am used to lush forests, clear streams, and rhododendron thickets. All my life I
Smokies AT Thru-Hiker Permits to Double in Price in 2023
Beginning March 1, 2023, thru hiker permits in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be doubling from $20 to $40. This decision comes in conjunction with GSMNP’s new Park it Forward initiative which will create parking permits within America’s most visited National Park. The implementation of the parking tag system will bring a significant increase in revenue to GSMNP.
Jennifer Pharr Davis’s 350-Mile Appalachian High Route is a Peak Bagger’s Dream
So what do 350 miles of “new” trail look like? The Appalachian High Route is unique because a majority of the route follows preexisting trails. When asked how the Appalachian High Route compares to other trails she’s hiked, Jennifer said “it’s definitely a highlight reel of some of my favorite stretches of the AT and MST. It’s similar in distance to the Pinhoti and Benton MacKaye, but it’s a higher elevation trail with peak bagging access and great trail towns. Loops also tend to be easier logistically.”
7 Badass Woman Thru-Hikers Who Inspire Me to Hit the Trails
Women deserve to be celebrated every day, but this month I am reminded of several women whose stories have captivated and motivated me. Here’s a list of badass female thru-hikers who inspire me because if they can do it, so can I.
Passing the Torch: Advice for the Class of 2022 from a 2021 Thru Hiker
You will wake up cold, wet, and hungry for days on end, push yourself to the absolute physical brink of exhaustion, suffer long hours in unbearable heat, and slog through mud while being relentlessly pursued by mosquitoes. Why are you willingly putting yourself through this hell?!