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Will It Even Be Possible To Thru-Hike the AT in 2025?
Hurricane Helene devastated large swaths of the southeastern United States two weeks ago, including at least three AT communities — Hot Springs, NC, Erwin, TN, and Damascus, VA — and,...
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Launches AT Resiliency Fund in Wake of Helene
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) has announced a new Appalachian Trail Resiliency Fund "to gather the significant resources needed to repair damaged Trail infrastructure, restore the
Together We Raised $5,376 for Victims of Hurricane Helene
It's hard to believe that it's been over 13 years since I first set foot on the Appalachian Trail. Seeing as this was my first backpacking trip, I hadn't the...
Fundraiser for Southern Appalachia: 100% of Proceeds Donated for the Next 72 Hours
As we're sure you’re well aware by now, Hurricane Helene has brought catastrophic damage to southern Appalachia, including many communities central to the Appalachian Trail, including Hot Springs,
Want To Help AT Communities Recover From Hurricane Helene? Here’s How
Hurricane Helene brought high winds and devastating flooding to much of the southeastern US last week, and Appalachian Trail towns like Hot Springs, North Carolina, Erwin, Tennessee, and Damascus,
“Our Town Has Been Decimated”: More Details Emerge About Status of AT Trail Towns in Helene’s Aftermath
Hurricane Helene has wrought devastation across the southeastern United States, with mountain communities in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia — including several Appalachian Trail towns —
Hurricane Helene Brings Flooding to AT Trail Towns as Hikers Warned To Avoid First 865 Miles of AT
At least three Appalachian Trail towns are experiencing flooding as Hurricane Helene (now downgraded to tropical storm status) continues to bring heavy rains and high winds to the region. Much...
Tara Dower Sets Overall Fastest Known Time on Appalachian Trail
Tara "Candy Mama" Dower on September 21 became the fastest person ever to complete the Appalachian Trail, setting a supported speed record of 40 days, 18 hours, and 5 minutes...
Kuwohi Restored: Clingmans Dome Returns to Its Indigenous Name
The Appalachian Trail's high point, located in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, has officially been restored to its traditional name Kuwohi (pronounced koo-WHOA-hee), the Cherokee word for
Frozen Body Found on Appalachian Trail in 1970s Identified After 47 Years
A man whose body was found frozen in a cave off the Appalachian Trail almost 50 years ago has finally been identified, according to Berks County, Pennsylvania officials. Hikers found...