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The AT Experience

The AT Experience

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE FULL LENGTH DOCUMENTARY In 2014 I was working at a hospital in Key West Florida witnessing people dying on a regular basis. It made me...

Feb 16, 2017 : Reptar
Use it, Wear it,  Understand it, Return it, Explore it

Use it, Wear it, Understand it, Return it, Explore it

Can you believe I'm at the three/ four week point of take off? Well, it also depends a lot on Mother Nature. The past few months have been filled with snowy hikes,...

Feb 13, 2017 : Elizabeth Connolly
2017 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers You Should be Following on Instagram

2017 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers You Should be Following on Instagram

What lies below is an assemblage of 2017 Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers and some bonafide badass adventurers you're going to want to follow on Instagram. This year, these people are going to embark

Feb 10, 2017 : Erick Gaudreau
You’re Hiking What?!

You’re Hiking What?!

Since joining the Appalachian Trail community, I've received lots of support and useful tips and tricks to make it through. My family isn't as eager. Sister: You're crazy but I think...

Oct 26, 2016 : Adeline
I’ve Come to Realize Memories are the Best Things You’ll Ever Have

I’ve Come to Realize Memories are the Best Things You’ll Ever Have

Worst Blogger Ever... So, I've successfully thru hiked the Appalachian Trail. It's absolutely crazy to be able to say that... You guys probably wouldn't have noticed sine my last blog...

Oct 16, 2016 : Aaron Ibey
Deciding on Kicking It Solo or Selecting a Hiking Buddy on Your Next Thru Hike

Deciding on Kicking It Solo or Selecting a Hiking Buddy on Your Next Thru Hike

Some pros and cons on hiking with a companion, and how to choose a compatible hiking pal.

Sep 27, 2016 : Stubbs
Amateur Blogger, Seasoned hiker

Amateur Blogger, Seasoned hiker

  Hey everyone, so yah here i am. Sitting writing to you, friends or future followers. Still learning how to become a decent Blogger, but giving it a long shot....

Sep 14, 2016 : Erick Gaudreau
Hiker Box Diaries: Blood On The Saddle

Hiker Box Diaries: Blood On The Saddle

We are in the homestretch. The dog days of August. The last few weeks we have stumbled over the blowdowns in Oregon, then wandered through Obsidian and volcanic rock towards...

Aug 25, 2016 : Digger
Gimme Shelter: The Pros & Cons of Sleeping in Shelters on the Appalachian Trail

Gimme Shelter: The Pros & Cons of Sleeping in Shelters on the Appalachian Trail

What factors make the shelters along the Appalachian Trail completely desirable... and avoidable.

Aug 23, 2016 : Stubbs
In Defense of Car Camping

In Defense of Car Camping

Car camping gets a bad rap. It's fluffy, too comfortable, lazy. You're not really camping unless you suffered to get there. Until recently, I was of that snobbish mindset. My summers...

Aug 21, 2016 : Maggie Slepian