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Nick Thatcher

My name is Nick. On trail, I go by Hot Foot. In 2023, I attempted a thru hike of the Appalachian Trail and successfully thru hiked the Vermont Long Trail. This year (2024), I will be returning to Georgia to thru hike the entire Appalachian Trail. You can usually find me leaving town with enough town food to make it to the next one (it's not extra weight if it's tasty).

Posts

Only the Essential: My AT Gear List

Only the Essential: My AT Gear List

With more than 900 miles of hiking, including one successful thru-hike, here's everything Hot Foot is bringing to hike the AT.

Apr 21, 2024 : Nick Thatcher
How to Help a Thru-Hiker

How to Help a Thru-Hiker

Trail Magic makes hikers smile like few other things. Here are a few ways to give them the biggest smile.

Apr 9, 2024 : Nick Thatcher
Lessons From a Failure: Why I Quit the Appalachian Trail and Why This Time Will Be Different

Lessons From a Failure: Why I Quit the Appalachian Trail and Why This Time Will Be Different

I failed my first thru hike. But these lessons that I learned will help me thru hike the entire Appalachian Trail.

Feb 21, 2024 : Nick Thatcher