springer mountain

Every Adventure Starts with Faith

Every Adventure Starts with Faith

“Adventures don’t begin until you get into the forest. That first step is an act of faith.” -Mickey Hart, Grateful Dead Drummer Well… friends, I am out here. Cozy in...

Mar 27, 2022 : Kate is Kate
How to Get To Springer Mountain

How to Get To Springer Mountain

Originally published 1/10/2017; last updated 1/27/2022 by Penina Satlow. "Where’s Springer Mountain? You mean the Southern Terminus of the AT? That’s easy… it’s in Georgia. In the woods. Actually

Jan 27, 2022 : Maggie Slepian
Welcome

Welcome

You're invited to read along as I walk along the Appalachian Trail. (First backpacking selfie, 2015) WHO:  Hi, my name is MG. I’m a first-generation Filipina-American woman and I’m privileged...

Jan 23, 2022 : MG Hibionada
To Hike the Approach Trail or Not?

To Hike the Approach Trail or Not?

To Approach Trail, or Not to Approach Trail? When starting your NOBO thru-hike, you may wonder if you should partake in the trail leading up to Springer Mountain. Here is...

Aug 2, 2016 : Stubbs
To Approach or Not to Approach

To Approach or Not to Approach

Should I hike the Approach Trail? That was the one question I asked myself months, days, and even hours before I left for my hike on the AT. For those...

Mar 29, 2016 : Cara Griffith
March 23, 2015 First Day on Trail

March 23, 2015 First Day on Trail

March 23 One year ago today I started my thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Nothing was certain and everything seemed overwhelming. It was like being born into a new world;...

Mar 23, 2016 : Captain Planet
The Advantages of Trekking Poles 101

The Advantages of Trekking Poles 101

Are you getting the most out of yourself while backpacking? Trekking poles provide important advantages to hikers, regardless of age, physique, or joint strength.

Mar 19, 2016 : Kyle O'Grady
Song of the Open Road

Song of the Open Road

Halfway up Springer Mountain I walked up on a man lying flat on his back in the middle of the Approach Trail. At first I wondered if the man was...

Feb 25, 2016 : Joe Schmidt
Springer Mountain Southbound Summit

Springer Mountain Southbound Summit

I picked up my poles by their mid sections and sprinted toward the summit of Springer Mountain. The trail is well-trodden, but still retains the character of Georgia's rock and...

Nov 17, 2015 : Caet Cash
Those Pictures I Promised

Those Pictures I Promised

Hey there! Remember that one and only post I made while on the trail? The one where I promised a follow-up post full of photos from that week? Well three...

Oct 1, 2015 : Ruth