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HRP Reflections

HRP Reflections

It’s November now and I’m back home from the Arizona Trail where I sustained a season-ending ankle injury. I’ve been pondering our experiences along the HRP, GR5, and Via Alpina...

Nov 16, 2023 : Nathan Gressett
The Top Eight Regrets of Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers – Food for Thought

The Top Eight Regrets of Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers – Food for Thought

Let's learn from one another! This is a list of the most common 8 regrets identified by past Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers. Get the most out of this once in a...

Mar 31, 2016 : Clarity
Trailpocalypse 2016: The End of the Trail As We Know It?

Trailpocalypse 2016: The End of the Trail As We Know It?

Avast ye hikers!  Broadly speaking, you’re one of four kinds of people. Either you: a) are already deeply ingrained in the hiking culture, as a sectioner, former thru-hiker, or a

Jun 4, 2015 : Poncho
Dear Class of 2015 and Beyond

Dear Class of 2015 and Beyond

It has been brought to my attention that certain areas of the trail and a few businesses have some beef with our people. We get smelly, we rip apart buffets,...

Dec 14, 2014 : Jennifer Williams