2015 thru-hikers

Listening

Listening

Orange light illuminated the green tarp of my tiny, Easton tent. My mom and I unpacked ourselves from the sardine position and situated ourselves for a toasty breakfast in bed....

Mar 24, 2016 : Captain Planet
By the Numbers: Backpacks on the Appalachian Trail

By the Numbers: Backpacks on the Appalachian Trail

As one of the Big Three gear items, backpacks are a crucial gear purchase. As my trail namesake, my pack was dear to me from the start. But after I crammed...

Nov 12, 2015 : Mariposa
2015 Thru-Hikers: Sneak Peek Into Another Record Year

2015 Thru-Hikers: Sneak Peek Into Another Record Year

Current estimates suggest that this will be the 5th record year in a row for both NOBOS and SOBOS. This is likely the 4th record year in a row for...

Nov 6, 2015 : Mary Beth Skylis