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FKT or Fastest known time
The start date for my journey is fast approaching, while i can't give an exact date i can say i will begin by the end of march.This is a northbound...
Cool Job Alert: Get Paid To Hike the PCT in 2025
Hikers normally have to budget carefully to afford a long section or thru-hike — but what if your trek could pay for itself? Carson City, NV tourism board Visit Carson...
Appalachian TrailFest Canceled for 2024
The Appalachian TrailFest in Hot Springs, North Carolina has been canceled for 2024. The TrailFest is the second-largest trail festival after Appalachian Trail Days in Damascus, Virginia.
Appalachian Trail FKT
Preparations for a 2024 AT FKT speed record are underway! First and foremost i would like to acknowledge that this effort would not be possible without the monumental accomplishments of...
Winter Storm Expected To Dump 10-Plus Feet of Snow in Sierra Nevada Mountains
Meteorologists expect a massive Pacific storm to pummel the west coast starting this Thursday, dumping rain at low elevations and snow in the mountains. It will affect much of the...
Briana DeSanctis Becomes First Solo Woman To Complete 6,800-Mile American Discovery Trail
In a remarkable display of endurance and determination, Briana "Rocky Mountain High" DeSanctis took her finishing steps on the 6,800-mile American Discovery Trail (ADT) on Saturday, February 10,
Trail Community Reels From Death of Well-Known Hiker in White Mountains
Search and rescue teams recovered the body of a missing hiker from New Hampshire's White Mountains near Mount Guyot early Thursday morning. In a press release, New Hampshire Fish and...
Comprehensive Management Plan Released for the Pacific Northwest Trail
Fourteen years after being designated a National Scenic Trail, land managers finally have a blueprint for the completion and management of the Pacific Northwest Trail. Of the eleven National
AT Hikers Must Now Purchase a Permit To Hike Through Shenandoah National Park
Visitors wishing to camp backcountry in Virginia's Shenandoah National Park will now have to purchase a permit online at Recreation.gov in order to do so. The new online permit rule...
5 Giving Tuesday Deals for Trail Lovers
Social media is a great tool for sharing stories and spreading awareness of important causes. But let’s face it: one of the best ways to support organizations and causes you...