The story and legacy of Earl Shaffer, the first thru-hiker of the Appalachian Trail, veteran, poet-musician, and conservationist.
What do AT Thru-Hikers Eat? Where to Get Water on the AT How Much Does an AT Thru-Hike Cost? Animals and Nature Staying Safe and Healthy on the Trail Trail Etiquette Hiking with Dogs on the Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiking Apps and Devices Additional Tips for the First Time Thr...
On the first day of your hike, promise me that you are wearing trail runners or boots that you have broken in with up-and-down trail-weight hiking. Otherwise, you are walking into unknown territory which may include grotesquely damaged feet. In THRU, my Captain Stupid character says this ...
This is part 2 of a multi-part series written by 2-time Appalachian Trail Thru-hiker and Calendar Year Triple Crowner, Carl “Professor” Stanfield. Part 1 can be foundhere, with subsequent parts to follow. This portion will cover the conditions of the Appalachian Trail, su...
Daniel White, aka the Blackalachian, had only been on a single hike before he tackled the Appalachian Trail in 2017. Now he's a beloved outdoor advocate.
The Appalachian Trail didn’t become the world’s most famous path for nothing. Many have attempted to hike its entirety in a single season, but few have succeeded. Our detailed guide will thoroughly prepare you for starting and successfully completing t
Speed records on the AT are known going back to the first true thru-hike by Earl Shaffer in 124 days in 1948 (south to north). In 1960, Lochlen Gregory and Owen F. Allen completed the trail in 99 days (south to north), a time that was matched by Earl Shaffer in 1965 (north to...
To my knowledge, this will be the first and only attempt on this route as a yo-yo FKT on the NJ section of the Appalachian Trail. Happy. Safe. Travels. Keilynn Alicea Keilynn Sun, 08/23/2020 - 11:17am In reply to Hello everyone! I will be… by Keilynn Follow in real time...
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If you're getting ready to hike the AT, it's a great idea to watch a few of the 10 best Appalachian Trail movies beforehand so you have a better idea of what to expect. If you're a thru-hiker, watching AT movies is one way to bring back great memories. ...