Top Stoves, Filters, Rain Gear, and More on the Appalachian Trail: 2024 Thru-Hiker Survey
The 2024 AT survey is coming to a close. We'll be covering the water filters, stoves, rain gear, and so much more in this final post. This post is all...
Southbound through the Rollercoaster
Years ago in a different life I would regularly draft standardized reports on unusual events. Known as “situation reports,” they were universally called SITREPs. A SITREP was written in
Triple Trail Magic on the AT
This morning we woke up in Jerry’s Cabin Shelter right around 4:30am. Then quietly got ready and were walking a little before 6am. We only had about 10 miles to...
Milestones: GA/NC Border and 100 Miles
Hiawassee Shuttle to Plum Orchard Shelter We had a quick resupply stop in Hiawassee thanks to the Hiawassee Shuttle being available again. Two Nearos and we got everything we needed!...
The Mushroom Cottage and Mountain Views
This morning I slept in pretty late at the Mushroom Cottage. I was just so toasty and comfortable! I could have stayed there all day long. But some weather is...
Putting My Life in a Backpack: Gearing Up for the AT
From 2016-17 truTV hosted a mockumentary series titled Jon Glaser Loves Gear- featuring comedian and Parks and Rec supporting actor, Jon Glaser as he embarked on random adventures focused around
Why exactly am I hiking the AT?
How come you want to hike the Appalachian Trail Markus? After announcing my thru-hike attempt of the Appalachian Trail this year beginning in March 2025 in my last blog post,...
8 Tips for 2025 Appalachian Trail Hikers (Backpacker Radio #295)
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek and brought to you by LMNT, Chaunce and Badger are serving up tips for this year’s class of Appalachian Trail...
Inspired By A Teacher: A Bit About Me and My Why
Have you ever had a dream that's been playing out in the back of your mind for years? But the years keep coming, so there it sits. Sometimes whispering. Sometimes...
Happy 100th Birthday ATC
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy turns 100 years old today! If you think about all that has changed in the last 100 years, it's remarkable that this great idea of a...