Happy Trails & Saying Goodbyes Why…Does this have to be so hard? I’ve been a bit sad lately, and I wrote about it in my last blog. I’m leaving. For...

Apr 17, 2024 : Joy Morrison
22 Trek Bloggers on the Appalachian Trail You Should Be Following in 2024

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...

Apr 17, 2024 : Kendra Slagter
Dirt Nap’s Journey: Days 8-14 on the AT

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...

Apr 17, 2024 : Teagan
Georgia, How Do You Do!

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...

Apr 17, 2024 : Peter Randrup
Saying Goodbye to My Tramily: Days 37–39

Saying Goodbye to My Tramily: Days 37–39

It’s not “goodbye,” it’s “see ya down the trail.”

Apr 17, 2024 : Mo Wynne
They’re Just Feet, But They Can Leave Big Footprints

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...

Apr 17, 2024 : Reyna S
Solo Hiking on the AT

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...

Apr 17, 2024 : Jen Brown
6 Essentials Every Backpacker Should Have in Their First Aid Kit, According to a Pharmacist

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

Apr 17, 2024 : Guest Post
Francklin to NOC – Making New Friends

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...

Apr 16, 2024 : Pixie
Eye of the Tiger

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...

Apr 16, 2024 : Tara Lange