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The Top Sleeping Bags, Quilts, and Pads on the Appalachian Trail: 2024 Thru-Hiker Survey
We're back again with another 2024 Appalachian Trail survey post, and this time we're covering sleeping systems. We’ll discuss quilts vs sleeping bags, insulation type, and temperature. We take a
A Thru-Hiker Reveals Their Favorite Secret (and Not-So-Secret) Spots on the Appalachian Trail
What's a thru-hiker to do when the honeymoon phase starts to wear off and the monotony of the trail begins creeping in? Something that helped ease the mindlessness for me...
My 2024 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Itinerary
The dust has settled (literally). I no longer walk down a trail of white blazes, but I still dream of them. It has been almost five months since my finish...
ATC Announces Detour Around Major Hurricane Helene Bridge Washout
The ATC has received confirmation from USFS, TN DOT, and the town of Erwin, TN to publish a 3.6-mile road walk detour around the Nolichucky River. The Chestoa Bridge, which...
Top Tents and Shelters on the Appalachian Trail: 2024 Thru-Hiker Survey
This installment of the 2024 Appalachian Trail survey covers shelters of all kinds. We’ll discuss the types of shelters used, the type and size chosen based on hiking companions, and...
Appalachian Trail Sees 30% Decrease in Thru-Hiker Registrations for 2025
Recent data from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) shows a significant decline in hiker registrations for the 2025 season. As of January 13th, only 1,257 people had registered their hikes...
Triple Crowning as a Family of 6, Parenting Teenagers on Trail, and Life Lessons with Vince & Georgie Strawbridge (BPR #288)
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek and brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by Vince and Georgie Strawbridge, one-third of the six-person thru-hiking...
The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2024 Thru-Hiker Survey
The third installment of the AT 2024 Survey is here, and this time we’re covering all things footwear. What you wear on your feet is one of the most personal...
Is It Getting More Expensive To Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail?
Is it getting more expensive to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail? It sure feels that way. You might think spending six months eating ramen in the forest would be a real...
Quick on the Draw: Things I learnt on the Appalachian Trail, an A-Z
Introduction to this final blog I learnt so much from reading other people’s blogs before I started my thru hike. So, it was always part of my intention with my...