hiking the appalachian trail

Let’s Talk AT Gear!

Let’s Talk AT Gear!

The closer I get to starting my AT thru hike, the more I get asked about what gear I'm taking for this or that. I love gear talk so I...

Feb 1, 2025 : Collin Horne
Finishing the Whites

Finishing the Whites

Day 145 Lake Of The Clouds To Gorham NH -- AT Daily Miles 14.0; AT Total Miles 1877.8 It wasn’t a very good night sleep in the bunkroom. I think there...

Aug 12, 2024 : Jeff McCorkle
Trail Legs, Meat, Garlic, and Crosses

Trail Legs, Meat, Garlic, and Crosses

The trail continues. It winds back and forth, goes up and down. A day on trail is becoming the normal day. A standard against which all other days are measured....

Jun 19, 2024 : Pyro
Hiding from the Sun on the AT

Hiding from the Sun on the AT

Excessive ultraviolet radiation from the sun causes skin to wither, blister, and burn. I guess whatever tan I acquired on previous hikes is gone. My skin is excessively sensitive to...

Jun 5, 2024 : Pyro
NC/TN

NC/TN

     As I prepare to enter Virginia I look back at the photos that have captured my Journey thus far. In this entry, I have compiled some of my...

May 11, 2024 : Tyler Hobbit Roerick
Why the AT

Why the AT

Need More Stories! My 88-year-old father moved into an independent living center two years back.  After a few weeks I came back to visit him.  He was unusually quiet as...

Apr 28, 2024 : Kevin Rapp
Ice, Snow and Kenny Powers

Ice, Snow and Kenny Powers

Day 26:  AT Miles 18.8 -- Flint Mountain to Bald Mountain Shelter The rumors were true. I opened my eyes and there was 2 inches of fresh snow. That would...

Apr 19, 2024 : Jeff McCorkle
Georgia Wrap Up

Georgia Wrap Up

It has been a challenge finding the time to keep up to date on journaling, so I will wrap up the rest of Georgia in this post. Trail Magic On...

Apr 18, 2024 : Tyler Hobbit Roerick
Out of the Smokies

Out of the Smokies

Day 15: AT Miles 15.1 -- Fontana Dam to Russell Field Shelter Today I woke up bright and early in the hotel room and got packed up. I wanted to...

Apr 5, 2024 : Jeff McCorkle
Still Going After Three Weeks

Still Going After Three Weeks

Day 11:  AT Miles 12.7 -- Burningtown Gap to NOC Last night was just as cold as the night before but with much stronger winds. In fact, around 10:00 p.m....

Mar 29, 2024 : Jeff McCorkle