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My (Planned) AT Journey

My (Planned) AT Journey

As a new blogger, I thought it would be helpful to introduce myself and answer those two big questions: why I am undertaking an AT backpacking trip, and why have...

Feb 14, 2025 : John Hartzell
Maine in November – Beautiful and Challenging

Maine in November – Beautiful and Challenging

I got what I wanted, and then some! Well, I did it - I retired on the last day of October and traveled back North to Maine to hike SoBo....

Nov 23, 2024 : John Kriz
Week 15 Update – AT Flip-Flop

Week 15 Update – AT Flip-Flop

We Are Not Going To Make It  This song jumped out to me about a week ago. And, for lots of reasons, I think it’s the right one to go...

Oct 15, 2024 : Andre Audette
Reflections and Post-AT Potpourri

Reflections and Post-AT Potpourri

It has been over a month since I finished my LASH of the AT from Harpers Ferry through Katahdin, and I thought I would reflect on my experience on the...

Oct 9, 2024 : Heidi Smith
I’m Off the Appalachian Trail

I’m Off the Appalachian Trail

First things First  Hurricane Helene has brought widespread destruction and suffering to so many people in the Southeast. Individuals' lives and their communities had been devastated in ways

Oct 6, 2024 : Andre Audette
Will 2025 be the year of the flip-flop on the Appalachian Trail?

Will 2025 be the year of the flip-flop on the Appalachian Trail?

On September 27, 2024, the Appalachian Trail changed forever. Severe flooding from Hurricane Helene decimated the beloved trail towns in southern Appalachia. Roads crumbled, bridges were washed away,

Oct 5, 2024 : Kelly Hodgkins
AT Halfway Gear Review

AT Halfway Gear Review

What's Working, What's Not, and What's Changed  This past week I passed the halfway point on the Appalachian Trail! This sounds like a good time, and hopefully something that might...

Sep 30, 2024 : Andre Audette
See Ya Later Pennsylvania

See Ya Later Pennsylvania

Rock N’ Roll High School  There were many, many choices for this one, obviously! Here's some of the possible intro songs that jumped out from my musical mind. Long Live...

Sep 30, 2024 : Andre Audette
Trials and Tribulations

Trials and Tribulations

Before I start this blog post I want to say that my heart goes out to all those who have been affected by Helene including loss and damage of property...

Sep 29, 2024 : Doug Burns
Week 14 Update – AT Flip-Flop

Week 14 Update – AT Flip-Flop

Moving Right Along Wow - The Muppet Movie, from which the intro song comes from, came out in 1979! That’s a long while ago. And, I think it is the...

Sep 28, 2024 : Andre Audette