hostels
So Far, My Favorite Places to Hang Up My Boots.
Take those boots off, baby. Because I came into this adventure sans YouTube, it has been a truly organic experience for me. The lion’s share of thruhikers I’ve met “followed”...
The Zen of Hostels, Hotels, and Homes and the Power of Protein Bars
Besides shelters and the homes of friends and strangers, hostels and hotels form the trifecta of hiker refuges. Each hostel and hotel found along the Appalachian Trail is as different...
The Frugal Thru Hiker: A Few Tips on How to Stretch the Dollar on the Trail
A short, fun guide on how to pinch pennies during a thru hike when it comes to getting clean, food resupply, gear, shelter, and more!
Cool Places to Stumble Across on the A.T.
Coolest spots not to miss on the A.T. Learn about some fun places to stay, the vistas worth visiting, and most importantly? Where can I find good beer? :D
Want to Work in a Trail Hostel? 4 Things You Should Consider First
You’ve finished your thru hike! Congratulations! Maybe you finished last week or last year or even 10 years ago, but regardless of the length of time it has been since...
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What Are the Best Hostels on the Appalachian Trail? [POLL]
To the uninitiated, a large room full of small, stacked beds populated by stinky people and their gear might not seem all that enticing. Don't be fooled. For thru-hikers and...
Hostels are Magic – I’ll keep going
Hostels are truly magical places. I'd heard that before. But you really have to experience it to understand it. I still cried a lot - I'm particularly weepy and homesick...