Change of plans: Why I am not thru hiking the AT this summer

Change of plans: Why I am not thru hiking the AT this summer

Going into 2025, my eyes were set on a SOBO AT thru hike. I always wanted to do a NOBO hike since I learned about the AT in the spring...

Mar 6, 2025 : Meghan Leeming
If Geologic Time Were Measured In PCT Miles, How Long Would Your Life/Thru-Hike Be?

If Geologic Time Were Measured In PCT Miles, How Long Would Your Life/Thru-Hike Be?

The Earth is a staggering 4,550 million (4.55 billion) years old.  Let’s make this more relatable.  Assume the southern terminus of the PCT represents the Earth forming and the northern

Mar 6, 2025 : Alan Chapman
The Magic of Trail Magic

The Magic of Trail Magic

Graduation Day! Our epic AT adventure started Feb 27 at Springer Mountain, but first we stopped at Amicalola for their thru-hiker tags (#417 and 418!) and we took a quick...

Mar 6, 2025 : Sunny and Wally
Day 7.. hit 100th mile on AT, cold morning turned to beautiful day

Day 7.. hit 100th mile on AT, cold morning turned to beautiful day

My dad woke up at 4 AM to pee and did a little tent maintenance by removing snow off the roof. We went back to sleep and woke up with...

Mar 6, 2025 : Natalie Nicols
3 lessons in the first 3 days of the AT

3 lessons in the first 3 days of the AT

The lessons that I have learned in my first three days on the Appalachian Trail

Mar 6, 2025 : Andrew Komorowski
Getting to The Pinhoti Trail

Getting to The Pinhoti Trail

Planning to section hike a whole trail in one year comes with a lot of challenges that thru-hikers normally do not face. My partner and I make it the the...

Mar 6, 2025 : Zachary Bodman
Chasing a Dream: Our Path to the Pacific Crest Trail

Chasing a Dream: Our Path to the Pacific Crest Trail

We Are Patrik & Adélka We’re a couple from Prague who fell in love with hiking, trekking, and the idea of pushing our limits. Over the years, we’ve explored different...

Mar 6, 2025 : Patrik and Adela
Georgia to Maine – What?!

Georgia to Maine – What?!

Read why I am taking a sabbatical to attempt a thru-hike of the AT.

Mar 6, 2025 : Craig U
Gently Rolling Into Alabama: Completing the Florida Trail (ECT Day 61)

Gently Rolling Into Alabama: Completing the Florida Trail (ECT Day 61)

I started noticing that the terrain kept a gently rolling pattern. Very gradual, but sure enough up and down on repeat. Was I imagining it or was this a sign...

Mar 6, 2025 : Steve Hoekwater
Fastest Known Human: This Woman Just Beat the Men’s Speed Record on the Florida Trail

Fastest Known Human: This Woman Just Beat the Men’s Speed Record on the Florida Trail

Twenty-six-year-old Forida native Deanna Doane rewrote the record books on the 1,100-mile Florida Trail this week, setting a new overall supported record (19d 12h 13m) that not only tops previous

Mar 6, 2025 : Katie Jackson