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Getting Present Before Hitting the Appalachian Trail in 2021

Getting Present Before Hitting the Appalachian Trail in 2021

There are many ways to get present before hitting the Appalachian Trail in 2021. Life gets crazy sometimes and that craziness manifested in full force with the year 2020. Layoffs,...

Dec 30, 2020 : Darlene M
Three Strategies for Dealing with Heartburn while Thru-Hiking

Three Strategies for Dealing with Heartburn while Thru-Hiking

Heartburn while hiking can really take it out of you. Here are some strategies to reduce heartburn so you can get back to enjoying the wilderness.

Nov 21, 2018 : Samantha Olthof
Keto on the Trail: Hiking Through High-Carb Territory

Keto on the Trail: Hiking Through High-Carb Territory

I never expected our hike to turn into an endless search for avocados. I thought that resupplying would be a breeze, that local diners and grocery stores would have plenty...

Jul 10, 2018 : Gail Barrett
Karl Meltzer on Being the AT’s Fastest Man, Fueling for an FKT, and Going Through 19 Pairs of Trail Runners

Karl Meltzer on Being the AT’s Fastest Man, Fueling for an FKT, and Going Through 19 Pairs of Trail Runners

If you don't know who Karl Meltzer (@speedgoatkarl) is at this point, may I be the first to welcome you to the real world.  How was your time under the rock? After...

Sep 30, 2016 : Zach
Counting Calories Part I

Counting Calories Part I

Beginning down the rabbit hole of long-distance trail nutrition. I am looking to the leaders in our trails and asking the questions for better calorie intakes and better nutrition. There...

Aug 8, 2016 : Kmeg
How to Avoid Post-Appalachian Trail Weight Gain

How to Avoid Post-Appalachian Trail Weight Gain

The following is an excerpt from Appalachian Trials: A Psychological and Emotional Guide to Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail.  I have decided to release this as a stand alone post due...

Nov 20, 2014 : Zach
How Much Food Thru-Hikers Should Be Eating (And Why It’s More Than You’d Think)

How Much Food Thru-Hikers Should Be Eating (And Why It’s More Than You’d Think)

This post could have been called "My A.T. Weight Loss Plan: Eat as much junk as you can and still lose weight!" but that is not the point of this...

Oct 1, 2014 : Nicole and Alex Docta