Appalachian Trials
How to be a Thru-Hiking Elitist
When it comes to thru-hiking, it's absolutely imperative that everyone follows the rules (not guidelines) set by you. Here's a few tips to help you get started helping other hikers...
Day 17…The Four Pines Hostel (Not for the Faint of Heart)
This post could be about the Dragon's Tooth, a great stone monolith that spirals up into the sky and from which there are said to be magnificent views. We climbed it...
Gratitude and Goals
Some people dream of houses, cars, and a life of extravagance. I am not one of them. I dream of living in a place with no plumbing, where...
An Introduction to Me: Letting It All Out and Letting It All Go
A Small Introduction: Letting It All Out I was selected to be a blogger for Appalachian Trials, now the Trek, over three months ago and figure it's time for an...
Appalachian Trials is Now The Trek
You just landed at theTrek.co, but your intended destination was AppalachianTrials.com. What in the Joseph Gordon-Levitt is going on? This is not a mistake. Welcome to your new home for...
Transportation Along the AT: The Section Hiker’s Dilemma
Over the past 3 years, I've section hiked more than three-quarters of the Appalachian Trail, stretching from Monson, ME down to Hot Springs, NC. Through section hiking, by necessity, I've...
Welcome to the 80%
Okay, so you set out on a thru hike, didn’t finish, and you are now part of the statistics. Welcome to the 80% my friend. While it’s true that only...
THRUHIKE: A Photographic Journey on the Appalachian Trail (Part 1)
About Max "Bear Bag" Mishkin and Mishkin Photography In 2014, I quit my job. I had worked in political and legal organizing for a few years and I had planned...
Class of 2017, Get Ready For A Wild Hike!
Class of 2017, it's hard to believe that in just a few short months your class will be embarking on a journey of a lifetime. As I rewind back to...
The End Of The World As I Know It
October 21st, 2016 The trees drip from the recent rain and clouds obscure any rays of sunshine. I am thankful the temperature is in the 50s this morning and won't...