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Appalachian Trail Footbridge Reopens at Harpers Ferry
The Appalachian Trail footbridge at Harpers Ferry reopened on Friday, July 3, months after it was damaged when freight cars toppled across. "The
Gear Review: HOKA ONE ONE Torrent
The Torrent is HOKA ONE ONE's foray into their version of minimalist footwear, and its introduction in 2018 showcased a shoe unlike any of HOKA's
Appalachian Trail Workers Get ATC Approval to Resume Maintenance
Volunteer trail workers have been given the go-ahead by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy to resume maintenance on the Appalachian Trail, months
Shelters Reopen on Long Trail, Appalachian Trail in Vermont
Shelters and privies on the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail in Vermont have reopened with suggested COVID-19 guidelines as of Friday, June
PCT Days Canceled for 2020
The event director of PCT Days said Wednesday, June 24, that the annual three-day festival scheduled in August this year will be canceled. The
Coree Woltering Sets FKT for Ice Age Trail
Ultrarunner Coree Woltering set the Fastest Known Time for the 1,200-mile Ice Age Trail on June 22, running the breadth of Wisconsin in 21 days, 13
“Into the Wild” Bus Removed From Alaskan Wilderness
The bus made famous by the book and movie Into the Wild was removed from the Alaskan wilderness after it was deemed a hazard to hikers. Two people
ATC Says It is Likely to Recommend AT Thru-Hikes Soon
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy said on Tuesday, June 16, that within the next few weeks it was likely to recommend that thru-hikers and all other
Gear Review: Hyperlite Mountain Gear 3400 Junction Backpack
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear 3400 Junction joins the Southwest and Windrider in Hyperlite Mountain Gear's series of lightweight packs geared toward
Supreme Court Gives Go-Ahead for Pipeline Under AT in Virginia
The US Supreme Court ruled on Monday, June 15, that the US Forest Service has the authority to allow a natural gas pipeline to run under the