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Southbound Thru-Hikers: The Appalachian Trail Hiker Survey

Southbound Thru-Hikers: The Appalachian Trail Hiker Survey

Jul 15th : Mariposa
Appalachian Trail
This Artist's Illustrations Highlight Challenges Faced by BIPOC Thru-Hikers

This Artist's Illustrations Highlight Challenges Faced by BIPOC Thru-Hikers

Jul 4th : Guest Post
Thru Hiking Culture
Help Wanted: Beer Drinking Appalachian Trail Hiker

Help Wanted: Beer Drinking Appalachian Trail Hiker

Jun 22nd : Jim Rahtz
Appalachian Trail
Advice

Five Things I Wish I'd Known Before Hiking the Triple Crown

I hiked the Triple Crown in two years and two months, starting with the PCT, CDT and then the AT. Here’s what...
Aug 27th : Eloise Robbins
Featured

Power to Petites: Thru-Hiking Tips for Small Women

(Originally published June 2019; updated September 2020) Acing a long hike on short legs There’s a gap in Virginia just for us! An...
Aug 25th : Cari Pattison
News

ATC Releases Updated Trail Use Guidance, Asks Thru-Hikers To...

May 20, 2020; 2:30 p.m. MST: The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) has released updated guidelines for Appalachian...
May 20th : Maggie Slepian
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

24 More Stunning Appalachian Trail Photos to Get You Through Another Week

May 19th : Owen Eigenbrot
Inspiration
Thru Hiking Culture

Backpacking in America as a Person of Color: Hikers Share Their Experiences

May 14th : Clay Bonnyman Evans
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

25 More Gorgeous Appalachian Trail Photos to Help You Get Through the Week

May 13th : Owen Eigenbrot
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

26 Gorgeous Appalachian Trail Photos to Help You Get Through the Week

May 6th : Owen Eigenbrot
Inspiration
Thru Hiking Culture

What It's Like for 2020 Thru-Hikers Canceling Their Plans Because of COVID-19

Mar 19th : The Editors