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CDTC Releases Updated Guidance for Visiting the CDT
The Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) has released an updated statement with guidance for hiking along the CDT this year. They remain
ATC Releases Updated Trail Use Guidance, Asks Thru-Hikers To Continue Postponing Hikes
May 20, 2020; 2:30 p.m. MST: The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) has released updated guidelines for Appalachian Trail users, including day
ATC Requests Appalachian Trail Closed Until 4/30
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and 29 of the 31 AT maintaining clubs in early April asked the federal government to close the entire Appalachian
The Essential Day Hiking Gear List
Since thru-hiking has been temporarily canceled, we're pivoting toward appreciating the things we can do, like shorter outings close to home, and
Since I’m Not Thru-Hiking This Year, Here’s My Day Hiking Gear
My 2020 thru-hike is not happening, and yours probably isn't either. If you're anything like me, it might have taken you a while to put your gear
A List of Appalachian Trail Shuttles Available to Help Hikers Get off the Trail
In light of the continuing COVID-19 crisis, we've compiled a list of shuttle drivers and services that are still available to assist Appalachian
I Tabled My 2020 PCT Thru-Hike Because of Coronavirus
Time flies when you're (not really) having fun. Three days ago I posted the rest of my gear for the PCT. Two days ago I made a plan to send extra
Is It Right to Start Your Thru-Hike During the Coronavirus Outbreak?
In the grand scheme of people, events, and industries impacted by the coronavirus, a thru-hike falls somewhere in the middle. It's a huge commitment
Maggie’s PCT 2020 Gear: The Rest of the Stuff
In the interest of procrastinating several long-term projects and avoiding cleaning my house, here is a (mostly) comprehensive look at the rest of
Main Differences Planning My First Vs. Second Thru-Hike
Sometimes I forget I'm leaving for the PCT in two months. A friend will offer ticket to a concert in July, or throw around plans for a May climbing