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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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...