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Goddard Shelter on AT in Vermont Reopens; Bear Killed after Encounters with Hikers
Goddard Shelter, a heavily used camping area on the Appalachian and Long Trails in Southern Vermont, has reopened after an aggressive bear looking
Gear Review: Marmot Phase 20 Sleeping Bag
The Price: $459 MSRP. Weight: 1 pound, 7.3 ounces (men's regular). Insulation: 850+ power down insulation with Down Defender to fend off
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Updates Online Safety Reporting Site
In the aftermath of the brutal killing on the Appalachian Trail in May, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy has spelled out clearly steps that hikers
High Drop or Zero Drop? How to Choose Shoes that Work for You
At a time when trail runners have supplanted stiff hiking boots, when zero-drop shoes have become the go-to footwear of long-distance hikers, how do
Katahdin Trails Will Open June 15; Baxter Park Warns of Wet Conditions
The Hunt/Appalachian Trail on Mount Katahdin, the Northern Terminus of the AT, will open Saturday, June 15, enabling SOBO hikers to begin their
Honoring Stronghold, and a Life Well Lived on the Appalachian Trail
By all accounts, Ronald "Stronghold" Sanchez Jr. was where he wanted to be: Hiking the Appalachian Trail and trying to put years of post-Iraq War
Top of Georgia Hostel on AT Closed for Rest of 2019
Top of Georgia Hiking Center, an Appalachian Trail icon for years, closed Wednesday, May 1, until Jan. 1, 2020, for what owner Bob "Sir Packs A Lot"
UPDATE: AT Hiker Pleads Guilty after Reports of Threats on the Trail
UPDATE: (8:35 a.m. ET April 26) The Appalachian Trail hiker accused of threatening other hikers on the trail has pleaded guilty to several charges
Gear Review: Salomon Speedcross 5
The Salomon Speedcross 5 trail runner, a stalwart of Salomon's trail-running line, gets an upgrade for 2019. Wider lugs on the soles give better
Judge Orders Review of New Coal Leases on Public Lands
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration did not adequately address the environmental effects of coal mining when it sought to