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Thru-Hiking and Mental Health: Sometimes, the Biggest Challenge Comes After the Trail Ends
Mental health is a common topic of discussion along the Appalachian Trail (AT) — arguably far more common than in the real world. Discussions about
A Serialized Podcast About the Appalachian Trail
It’s been three years since I completed my thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail (which I blogged about here on the Trek). Like many former
Reflecting on the Accessibility of the Appalachian Trail
My 2022 AT thru-hike lasted 180 days. I began hiking from Amicalola Falls State Park on March 28th, and finished at Katahdin on September
Katahdin
For northbound Appalachian Trail thru-hikers, summiting Katahdin is the pinnacle of a long and arduous journey. Not only is it the northern
Cars Versus Hikers
The Appalachian Trail passes through some gloriously beautiful areas - remote peaks, ancient forests, mountain streams, scenic farmland - but the
A Not-So-Perfect Day on Bellvale Mountain, NY
My mom and I had been hiking for four days through New Jersey, and we were hearing lots of stories about the Warwick Drive-In. Although it wasn’t
Birding the Appalachian Trail
The most common question that I get while out on the Appalachian Trail, is, “What’s that thing attached to the outside of your pack??” I have a
Reflecting on the Loss of a Fellow Thru-Hiker
I first met Grandmaster at Tray Mountain Shelter in Georgia. My mom and I had arrived at the shelter in mid-afternoon after climbing Tray
A Perfect Day on Roan Mountain
Thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail are constantly checking the weather. Whenever there’s cell service, everyone jumps onto their phone to check
Trail Magic: The Church Provides
Before starting this thru-hike, trail magic was a mysterious phenomenon to me. I had spent lots of time on the AT in Massachusetts, Vermont, New
