poison ivy

Day 69: Rollercoasters, Naked Hikers, and Other Myths

Day 69: Rollercoasters, Naked Hikers, and Other Myths

Today’s hike had two big milestones. The first was “The Rollercoaster,” a 14-mile stretch with 13 climbs (depending on how you count) and descents that intimidates a lot of thru-hikers....

Jun 22, 2023 : Jon
Day 9: Crisis

Day 9: Crisis

The Doodles are not going home, and neither am I.

Apr 17, 2023 : Jon
Medical: Scabies Reported Along Southern Virginia AT

Medical: Scabies Reported Along Southern Virginia AT

Pictured: Scabies on Upper Left Leg of Diagnosed Hiker  Update (6/3/2017 19:40:00): More reports are coming in of similar bug sites and rashes from up to five other thru-hikers and...

Jun 4, 2017 : Jeremy Gottschalk
Poison Ivy or not? Quick tips to keep you rash-free

Poison Ivy or not? Quick tips to keep you rash-free

The last thing you want to do when hiking is get a poison ivy rash. Read on for quick ID tips

May 26, 2016 : Carla Robertson