Kat Ignatova

Sporadic section-hiker of the Appalachian Trail (1,500 miles done!). Outdoor photography enthusiast and amateur park historian. Still can't settle on a trail name. Follow me on Instagram @katignatova. Colorado Trail '16

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A Love Letter to the Black Snakes of the Appalachian Trail

A Love Letter to the Black Snakes of the Appalachian Trail

Dear black snake: I apologize for the many colorful and totally inappropriate words I said when I first saw you.

Jun 8, 2017 : Kat Ignatova
Gear Review: Vapur Element Water Bottle

Gear Review: Vapur Element Water Bottle

A few weeks ago I was at my local REI looking for a new water bottle. Instead of purchasing a Nalgene like I was planning to, I walked away with

Dec 7, 2016 : Kat Ignatova
11 Long Trails to Hike in Europe

11 Long Trails to Hike in Europe

Have you ever wanted to backpack through Europe and actually, you know, go backpacking?

Nov 30, 2016 : Kat Ignatova
A Photographic Journey of the Colorado Trail

A Photographic Journey of the Colorado Trail

I hiked the Colorado Trail from August 2 to September 7, 2016. Here are some highlight photos from that trip.

Nov 20, 2016 : Kat Ignatova
7 More Women Who Made History on the Appalachian Trail

7 More Women Who Made History on the Appalachian Trail

Last year, I wrote an article about seven incredibly influential women who hiked the Appalachian Trail. The list was hardly all-inclusive.

Nov 16, 2016 : Kat Ignatova
How You Can Help Protect the Appalachian Trail

How You Can Help Protect the Appalachian Trail

Ten things you can do to help keep the Appalachian Trail experience a positive experience.

Nov 11, 2016 : Kat Ignatova
The History of Shenandoah National Park

The History of Shenandoah National Park

During the 1920s, the National Park Service was on a campaign to create parks near the population hubs on the east coast. Great Smoky Mountains National Park was one such place; Shenandoah National Park quickly followed.

Mar 18, 2016 : Kat Ignatova
The History of the AMC Huts

The History of the AMC Huts

Whether you love ‘em, hate ‘em, or hold no particularly strong opinion either direction, let’s dive into the history of the AMC huts.

Jan 22, 2016 : Kat Ignatova
7 Women Who Made History on the Appalachian Trail

7 Women Who Made History on the Appalachian Trail

Let's give some recognition to the women - both historic and modern - who turned their backs to the naysayers, put on their best hiking shoes, and climbed over 2,000 miles of mountains.

Dec 30, 2015 : Kat Ignatova
The History of Mount Washington

The History of Mount Washington

How did a mountain with the worst weather in the world come to be such a tourist destination? Why did this happen? To answer your questions, and more, let’s dive into the history of Mt. Washington.

Dec 21, 2015 : Kat Ignatova