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An Introvert’s Guide to the Appalachian Trail

An Introvert’s Guide to the Appalachian Trail

Mar 29th : Tess Mullaney
Appalachian Trail
Introducing Backpacker Radio's 2018 Trail Correspondents: Appalachian Trail Edition

Introducing Backpacker Radio's 2018 Trail Correspondents: Appalachian Trail Edition

Mar 26th : Zach
Appalachian Trail
Hike Faster, I Hear Banjos: Misconceptions about the Southern Appalachians

Hike Faster, I Hear Banjos: Misconceptions about the Southern Appalachians

Mar 22nd : Bloodhound
Appalachian Trail
Advice

Why You Should Join Your Local Appalachian Trail Club

With more than 6,000 volunteers dedicating around 270,000 hours each year, the Appalachian Trail is one of...
Apr 18th : Colleen Goldhorn
Featured

Gear List: Appalachian Trail vs. Pacific Crest Trail

When I began my gear research for the PCT, it only made sense to begin with taking inventory of what I already had in my possession....
Apr 2nd : Lindsey Gordon
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News

What You Need to Know About the 2018 Appalachian Trail Kickoff

Get your start photo under the Arch and sign in at the Visitors Center to register your thru-hike! Hear...
Feb 10th : Stacia Bennett
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

Visions of Maine: 14 Incredible Photographs from the Appalachian Trail

Apr 20th : Chris Bennett
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

Best Day Hikes in Shenandoah National Park’s Central District

Apr 4th : Ken Nail
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

The Ups and Downs of Winter Hiking... I'm Not Talking Elevation

Mar 26th : Sarah Karner
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

90 Seconds on the AT in Georgia

Mar 7th : Josh Johnson
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

How the Trail Helped with My Anxiety

Feb 27th : Tess Mullaney