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12 Epic Peakbagging Lists Across the World

12 Epic Peakbagging Lists Across the World

Peakbagging — the pursuit of summiting all the peaks included in a set list— has inspired climbers and hikers worldwide to set some ambitious goals. From high-altitude challenges in the...

May 21, 2025 : Katie Jackson
AT Thru-Hikers Are Losing a Shocking Amount of Weight On-Trail: Here’s How To Not Lose Too Much

AT Thru-Hikers Are Losing a Shocking Amount of Weight On-Trail: Here’s How To Not Lose Too Much

You've probably heard about "hiker hunger" and the legendary weight loss that often comes with thru-hiking, but you may be wondering to what extent this will impact your own hike....

May 14, 2025 : Katie Jackson
Off the Beaten Path: 9 Ways To Find Great Trips that Aren’t Instagram Hotspots

Off the Beaten Path: 9 Ways To Find Great Trips that Aren’t Instagram Hotspots

One of my guilty pleasures is scrolling through Instagram reels of travel, backpacking, and outdoor content. Social media has spurred me to get out more often and try new things...

May 13, 2025 : Jordan Charbonneau
5 Things Women Should Do Before Backpacking Alone

5 Things Women Should Do Before Backpacking Alone

The below is a transcription. Minor edits have been made for clarity and readability, while preserving the original message and intent. This video is part of a new series on...

May 8, 2025 : Jess
How To Section Hike the New York AT via Public Transit from NYC

How To Section Hike the New York AT via Public Transit from NYC

You live in New York City. You love the Appalachian Trail. You use public transit. This article is for you! The New York section of the AT stretches almost 100...

May 8, 2025 : Shira Mitchell
Is Hiking the Appalachian Trail Solo a Terrible Idea?

Is Hiking the Appalachian Trail Solo a Terrible Idea?

Spoiler alert: probably not. The idea of setting out on a multi-month thru-hike can be both exhilarating and daunting, particularly for those considering hiking the Appalachian Trail solo. While

May 6, 2025 : Katie Jackson
How Hiking Helped Heal My Eating Disorder

How Hiking Helped Heal My Eating Disorder

Nibbling on a block of butter would look, to many people, like disordered eating, although most thru-hikers wouldn’t bat an eyelid. To me, it looks like recovery. It reminds me...

May 5, 2025 : Eloise Stark
Thru-Hike Stats: This Is How I Spent 5 Months and $10,000 Hiking the AT

Thru-Hike Stats: This Is How I Spent 5 Months and $10,000 Hiking the AT

The following is a guest post by Anna Brown. In 2023, I decided I was going to do it. I was going to leave the corporate job and walk the...

Apr 30, 2025 : Guest Post
How Do AT Thru-Hikers Get Enough Time Off Work To Complete the Trail?

How Do AT Thru-Hikers Get Enough Time Off Work To Complete the Trail?

Let's get real for a minute. You see the photos, you read the blogs – scores of hikers hitting the Appalachian Trail for five, six, sometimes seven months. It’s an...

Apr 28, 2025 : Katie Jackson
Sassafras’s 5 Big Regrets From Her Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike

Sassafras’s 5 Big Regrets From Her Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike

​Discover the top 5 lessons from Sassafras's Appalachian Trail thru-hike, including budgeting pitfalls, solo river crossings, and the importance of foot and ankle preparation. Gain valuable insights to enhance your...

Apr 24, 2025 : Jess