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Weekly Trail Update Three: April 9 to April 15
Welcome back for another trail update. Day 15: Jerry Cabin Shelter to Bald Mountain Shelter - 25.6mi Last night was another subfreezing
Weekly Trail Update #2: April 2 – April 8, 2018
Welcome back for another trail update. Day eight: Cable Gap Shelter to Russell Field Shelter - 21.6 miles Today was one of my shortest days.
Weekly Trail Update #1: March 25 – April 1, 2018
Welcome to my first update from the trail! Here I'll give a day-by-day account of my hike and everything that goes along with it. Please excuse the
Lessons Learned From a Successful FKT Attempt
Recently, I completed an unsupported FKT attempt of the 255-kilometer Beşparmak Trail in the Part 1 and FKT announcement post, one of the main
Energy Gels for Hiking: Yay or Nay?
Disclaimer: I am sponsored by Manuka Sport and I support and recommend their products in this post. As the worlds of ultralight backpacking and
My 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Gear List
Below is the list of gear I am currently planning to take on my AT thru-hike beginning in March 2018. This is a living post and will be updated if I
The 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers You Should be Following on Instagram
Each year, dozens of The Trek's beloved bloggers hit the Appalachian Trail and, in addition to their prolific prose, also capture their journeys via
Looking for Endurance and Speed? An FKT Primer
Fastest Known Time attempts (also known as FKTs) are, in the simplest terms, speed records for trails and established routes. Instead of a typical
Five Ultrarunning Skills I’ll Bring on the AT
I've hiked more miles in my life than I've run, but a couple of years ago I picked up ultrarunning and have been borderline obsessed since. For me,
How To Get To Springer Mountain And Home From Katahdin For (Almost) Free
This article is going to tell you how to get to the start of your thru-hike and home again for almost free by "travel hacking." More specifically, I