22 Trek Bloggers on the Appalachian Trail You Should Be Following in 2024
As the hiking season officially kicks into high gear, the Appalachian Trail welcomes yet another class of thru-hikers, all of who are hopeful to complete the entire 2,190-mile journey. Some...
Dirt Nap’s Journey: Days 8-14 on the AT
Dirt Nap’s Continuation: From Highs to Lows on the Appalachian Trail Gratitude to all along the way that have been kind and helpful from trail magic to luko tape and...
Georgia, How Do You Do!
Hello sports fans and welcome back to the blog. We took the Amtrak from Baltimore to Gainesville, Georgia overnight and met Jill, who is also hiking. Our shuttle arrived and...
Saying Goodbye to My Tramily: Days 37–39
It’s not “goodbye,” it’s “see ya down the trail.”
They’re Just Feet, But They Can Leave Big Footprints
I am walking in the shrub steppe somewhere between san gorgonio and big bear when something small and buzzing flies between my sun hoodie and my face. i shake my...
Solo Hiking on the AT
Day 1 Start: Springer Mountain Shelter End: Hawk Mountain Campground Last night was blustery cold! The wind howled all night long and I put on every stitch of clothing...
6 Essentials Every Backpacker Should Have in Their First Aid Kit, According to a Pharmacist
This is a guest post by Paul "Aragorn" Larrat. Extended travel in the wilderness necessitates carrying your “life support system” on your back, including your “trekking pharmacy.” As a long
Francklin to NOC – Making New Friends
March 15 - 0 I wake up at 4, my roommate Rearview is snoring. I should know not to share a room with a stranger... Haha We get ready to...
Eye of the Tiger
Day 7 Neels Gap to Whitley Shelter Shipped a few unneeded things home at Mountain Crossings, and got to see Orange Kitty for a bit. I thought he was all...