Appalachian
Expectations for the CDT
If the website would allow it, this article would be blank. However, I don’t think they’d appreciate that so instead I’ll try to keep this short and sweet. My expectations...
Pox & Puss Episode #66 – Trail Days 2016 Samsquatch
This is a warts-and-all episode. People have been asking us to just release the 2016 Trail Days as-is…so here’s part one of six (or seven?) with minimal editing. Every...
Growing up Along the Appalachian Trail
As children, we have no control of where we grow up. Our parents make those decisions and we merely follow along. Although I was born in Northern Virginia, just outside...
Rhys Treks the AT – Maryland
Howdy folks I've mostly made the switch to video from writing because I'm lazy and it's easier. Also, it's a bit more fun for me when I'm out there slogging...
Review of Chris Bolgiano’s The Appalachian Forest
Bolgiano provided me not only with a refreshing review of Appalachia and its environmental concerns related to the forest but also abundant new information.
Pox & Puss Episode #63 – On Top of Old Smoky
We're back and stuff gets real! Fires! Booby Traps! Spaghetti! ABBA! Answering the door while wearing no pants! Fun! Find us on Stitcher, iTunes, and The Trek. We're now on
No One Could Believe This Amazing Trail Magic
This weekend, Thru-Hikers encountered the Appalachian Pine Mixer at Overmountain Shelter, a trail magic event like no other!
Pox & Puss Episode #61 – Shane Mauss Breaks Both Of His Heels At The Same Time
In 2014 Shane Mauss, a stand-up comedian, went for a hike in Sedona, AZ...at the end of that hike, Shane had two broken heels. Shane might have told this story...
Why I decided to take a gap year to Thru-Hike
As a recent high school graduate I have received more questions concerning my thru-hike than the usual thru hiker has to endure. Some are concerned with my safety (a valid concern),...
Another Southbounder? Sheesh.
Hey there Appalachian Trials! Thanks for having me! My name is Jeremy and I have been privileged by the purveyor of this website and author of Appalchian Trials, Mr....