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AT Hikers: 9 Thru-Hiker Approved Ways To Tackle the White Mountains
The 104 miles of white-blazed trail in the White Mountains National Forest of New Hampshire is hyped for a good reason. This area is managed differently than the rest of the AT to focus on forest protection. While we’re all thru-hiking for some Type-2 fun, being prepared to navigate the Whites during your Appalachian Trail thru-hike can make the journey certainly less stressful. Whether you are a thru-hiker or section hiker, approaching from the north or south, the advice provided is to flip any logistical stress into excitement about this stunning section of national forest.
12 Favorite Gear Picks for the Appalachian Trail
Finding quality backpacking gear doesn't have to be stressful. Here are 12 favorite items I used while thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail.
Southbound: The Days Before and After Springer Mountain
On November 17, 2022, I completed my southbound thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. A walk from Mt. Katahdin, Maine, to Springer Mountain, Georgia.
Springer Mountain is All Too Close
The day I crossed the Appalachian Trail northbound 100-mile marker at Albert Mountain fire tower in North Carolina (100 miles left to hike,
Monson to New Hampshire
After finishing the 100 Mile Wilderness going southbound, our small group (ranging from 3 to 12 people) reached Monson, Maine on June 18, 2022.
Mount Katahdin and the 100 Mile Wilderness
Leading up to my thru-hike start date, 80% of my mind was focused on the hike up Mt. Katahdin to reach the northern terminus of the Appalachian
3 Most Asked Questions as I Prepared to Thru-Hike
When it came to discussing my plans to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, three questions were always asked unrelated to gear or miles.
30 days to go; mindset and recovery
If everything goes as planned, I’ll be on the Appalachian Trail (AT) Southbound (SOBO) within the next month. Here is what’s on my mind these days.
SOBO or NOBO on the AT? The Choice That Shapes It All
NOBO or SOBO on the Appalachian Trail? Here are my considerations for what that will shape the experience of an upcoming AT thru-hike.
2022 Plans for the AT
This summer I'll be turning 30 and I've starting to question everything. Where better to soul search than hitting a 2,190 mile trail?