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How To Plan an International Thru-Hike: A Look at 3 Popular Trails
Living in the United States, we’re lucky enough to have world-class long trails right in our own backyard. The Triple Crown of thru-hiking—the
Thru-Hiking Success Starts With a Smart Shakedown Hike
A “shakedown hike” is a term often tossed around in backpacking forums. By definition, it’s a short backpacking trip that a hiker takes before
Maine, Part 2: Both Things True
Poet's quiet, encouraging goodbye was like the gunshot at a race's starting line. We hiked quickly and with purpose through deep, muddy puddles, over
Maine, Part 1: See You up Trail
As soon as we started the Mahoosuc Notch, it began to rain. We looked at each other with grim determination, and did our best to stuff our layers
New Hampshire: Whatever it Takes
On a bright, bluebird-sky day, I walked across the New Hampshire state line. I made my way through Hanover to the post office, and switched out gear
Vermont: A Long-Awaited Homecoming
Note to the reader: On 9/25/22, I summited Katahdin and completed my thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail! These next few blogs were written after the
Connecticut and Massachusetts: Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
When I made it into Connecticut, I decided to call around and find a new sleeping pad. There was a fishing outfitter in Kent that had a few hiking
New Jersey & New York: A Reason to Keep Going
Crossing State Lines I left Delaware Water Gap, PA in high spirits. Despite the fact that I knew the rocks didn't end at the state line, I also knew
Pennsylvania & Maryland: No Room to Wander
Days 97-100: After visiting the ATC headquarters in Harper's Ferry, I decided to zero. I did laundry, resupplied at a 7-Eleven, and stopped by a
Northern Virginia, Part 2: Getting Somewhere
Days 87-89: On day 87, I woke up and went through my normal morning routine: collected my bear bag, started warming up some water, and slowly