Hostel Profile
Day 1: From Stone Arches to White Blazes – It Begins
Waking Up to Day One After a night of wine, gear explosions, and meeting trail friends around the fire at Amicalola Lodge, the morning came fast. Although my nerves had...
The Green Dragon Hostel
"Do Not Pass" the Green Dragon Hostel In the original Lord of the Rings movie, Gandalf slams his wooden staff to the ground and yells to the Balrog, "You shall...
Book Review: Tales from the Trail – Stories from the Oldest Hiker Hostel on the Appalachian Trail
Most AT thru-hikers and even some sectional hikers have probably spent a night or two sleeping and showering at the Hiker Hostel of The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in...
The Day Of Type 3 Fun
Date : 1/13/24 — Day 12 "0” Day Count = 1 Location : Key Largo Inn, Key Largo, FL, MM 100.8 I sure am glad I'm semi-retired. Otherwise, today would've...
Through the Looking Glass: East Glacier’s Best New Trail Angel
Meet Luna, owner of the CDT's best new hostel, Looking Glass Basecamp. Her inspiring story of triumph in the face of global catastrophe.
Stratton Area Hostel Set to Reopen
The Maine Roadhouse has been renovated and freshly painted with updated flooring and fixtures in an industrial chic/farmhouse style. The bunkhouse features 16 bunks each with 10” mattresses (linens included),...
Jennifer Pharr Davis Opens New Store and Bunkhouse in North Carolina
If you’ve been around the thru-hiking community for a minute, I’m sure you’re aware of Jennifer Pharr Davis. She’s an inspiring thru-hiker, FKT record holder, author, speaker, mother, and business
Stories From The Trail Episode 8: Sir Packsalot’s 10 Golden Suggestions for Hiking the AT
Continuing coverage from the 2018 Appalachian Trail Kickoff! Bob "Sir Packsalot" Gabrielson is the proprietor of Top of Georgia Hiking Center at mile 69 (NOBO) on the Appalachian Trail. Each year
Best Hostels on the Appalachian Trail: 2017 Hiker’s Choice
Appalachian Trail hiker hostels not only provide showers and beds for weary hikers, they're the source of some of the best AT memories and are a crucial part of the...
Best Hostel Meals on the Appalachian Trail
If you ask any hiker, there is always one topic that is constantly on our minds: food. When am I going to eat next? What food will I eat? How much...