Hostel Profile
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...
Meet The Hostel: Angel’s Rest Hiker Haven, Pearisburg VA
In September or 2016, Doc Peppa, and her spouse, Bam-Bam, opened a hostel at the base of the mountain locals call, "Angels Rest", with the fitting name, "Angels Rest Hiker's...
Hostel Profile: Hiker Hostel, Dahlonega GA
A cozy haven for shakey new hikers.
Elmer’s Sunnybank Inn and Hostel in Hot Springs, NC
Tucked away in a lonely little section of the Appalachian Trail is the first real trail town the nobo's encounter on their epoch hike. At first glance, Hot Springs may...
Meet The Hostel: Greasy Creek Friendly
Though a story of Greasy Creek Friendly has already been told, it's time to update everyone on recent changes as well as give you a touching insight into the heart...