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Month Two (Part 2)
Here's the next set of trail updates. Enjoy! Day 46 - Roan High Knob Shelter to Doll Flats Miles: 13.3 Boy, was I right! Last night was the coldest night...
Fontana to Hot Springs
Hey everybody! We made it through the Smokies... and STILL no bear sightings!! Here's a day-by-day for the last 10 days or so. Day 20 - Fontana Village Miles: 0...
Trail Magic – Love It or Hate It?
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy states: The term “trail magic” was coined by long-distance hikers to describe an unexpected occurrence that lifts a hiker’s spirits and inspires awe or gratitude.
Thru-Hikers to Trail Angels: Doing it Differently
I won’t hike the entire AT. This realization came on many days ago as I reached Cowart Gap. Well, it really hit me as I climbed out of Cowart Gap...
“Trail Angels” Director Reminisces on Baltimore Jack, Miss Janet, Mala, and Trail Angel Mary
The following post is courtesy Daniel Peddle. Peddle has directed four feature films- including Trail Angels, published several books, shown his paintings globally, discovered actress Jennifer
Noro Not Nero
I was full of excitement when I started the seven mile, 2,900 foot ascent up to Sassafrass Gap Shelter. I had just left behind the comforts of the Nantahala Outdoor...
Life After the Appalachian Trail is What You Make of It
I left the Appalachian Trail over two months ago. And I’m here to tell the 70% of you who will join me: it does not suck. On the contrary, life’s pretty awesome...
A Professional Trail Angel Chimes In
Hello, and greetings from the North Country! In most places, I am known as Meg Wilson, the author. But I hope you’ll call me Auntie Meg when you see me...
Trail Magic Recap #5: That Time We Broke Wendy’s
This is Trail Magic recap #5 and it's glorious. Before we dig in, as always, we must first give credit where credit is due by thanking our benevolent Trail Angels....
Trail Magic Number #2-4: Reeds Gap, Catawba, and Dickey Gap, VA
Better put on your wizard goggles (that's a thing) because shit's about to get real magical. The following Trail Magic update encompasses the most recent three trail magic sessions: Trail Magic