#appalachianTrail2017

Post-LASH: One Year Later

Post-LASH: One Year Later

I was heartbroken stumbling southbound through the wilderness of Maine knowing I had no choice but to re-enter "civilization."

Aug 27, 2018 : Ashley Hill
No One Could Believe This Amazing Trail Magic

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!

May 7, 2017 : Jeremy Gottschalk
Week 1: The Fellowship and The Four Trials

Week 1: The Fellowship and The Four Trials

Week One: The Fellowship of the Trail

Apr 12, 2017 : Jeremy Gottschalk
What’s In a Name? (Part 2) How They Earned Their Trail Names

What’s In a Name? (Part 2) How They Earned Their Trail Names

  Hi, everyone. Due to the outpouring of new stories and feedback from the community, I have gone ahead and included as many more fun and interesting trail name stories in...

Mar 23, 2017 : Jeremy Gottschalk
What’s in a Name? How They Earned Their Trail Names

What’s in a Name? How They Earned Their Trail Names

Stalker Deer, Wrong Ways, and Laundry : Trail Hikers Share Stories On How They Got Their Trail Names.

Mar 20, 2017 : Jeremy Gottschalk
On Hiking With A Knife

On Hiking With A Knife

I wouldn't be caught dead in the wilderness without a knife.  Plain and simple.  I was always taught that you never go into the woods without a.) telling someone where...

Feb 24, 2017 : Sean Kearns
The GOOD(news), the SORE(bod) & the GNARLY(details) of THRU-HIKE TRAINING

The GOOD(news), the SORE(bod) & the GNARLY(details) of THRU-HIKE TRAINING

Ever since we, my daughter Alexa and I, decided to SOBO thru-hike beginning in June, strength training has been THE hot topic: charts, schedules, fully loaded hikes, gym workouts, me...

Feb 18, 2017 : Kate Stillwell