Inspiration
Scott Benerofe on His Ongoing SOBO Winter AT Thru-Hike
"This is hard. I am being challenged. I also think it's so cool."—Scott Benerofe Scott Benerofe, aka Aquaman, is a class of 2019 AT thru-hiker currently attempting a winter SOBO...
It Just Hit Me!
It's real now. Hit me this morning. All the research, the books, the equipment, gear, and food purchased. (To mail drop or not to mail drop?...that is the question.) My...
Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me About This?! The 5 Hardest Sections of the AT No One Talks About
Because of the hype and fearmongering, I felt mentally prepared to “embrace the suck”. It was the little talked about sections of trail that really pushed my limits and made...
Congrats to These 2021 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Week of December 27
Look at all these beautiful people! It warms the heart to see so many intrepid hikers braving every torrential thunderstorm, hand-over-foot climb, and national park crowd to finish the AT....
No Wings Necessary
There have been more than a few prominent figures throughout the history of the Appalachian Trail. Many of these individuals are trail angels, some of whom spend the entire season...
21 Fascinating Appalachian Trail Facts
How well do you know the Appalachian Trail? You thru-hikers in the crowd probably think you know the AT like the back of your dirty, mud-stained hands. After taking those...
Congrats to These 2021 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Week of December 13
Look at all these beautiful people! It warms the heart to see so many intrepid hikers braving every torrential thunderstorm, hand-over-foot climb, and national park crowd to finish the AT....
Congrats to these 2021 PCT Thru-Hikers: Week of December 6
Well, it's been another bizarre and wonderful year for hiking the PCT. Especially for our first batch of SOBOs! And so, to that end, we wanted to extend a big...
From Tragedy To Triumph: How the Appalachian Trail Transformed One Woman’s Life
In 2020, many people quit their hikes because of the pandemic. This is a story of one of them who not only handled the challenges hiking during this unique time,...
Congrats to These 2021 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Week of November 29
Look at all these beautiful people! It warms the heart to see so many intrepid hikers braving every torrential thunderstorm, hand-over-foot climb, and national park crowd to finish the AT....