in traditional print publications, and from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association. Use these resources. Don’t think because you have experience hiking elsewhere, that it all applies here.
Thru-hiking the Appalachian TrailDiscusses the experience of hiking along the Appalachian Trail. Hikers' physical and mental preparations at Springer Mountain, Georgia; Video journals of hikers after 1,000 miles on foot; Hikers' adjustment to...
A Third Thru-Hike of the Appalachian Trail (AT), Solo and Early Season. This hike was characterized by deep snow in the Smokies, lots of blow-downs along the full length of trail, and a great deal of solitude but also very enjoyable hiking in beautiful s
As I say, I have done the AT a couple of times and I’ve hiked all over the world. I am an ordinary guy with average physical gifts. If I could do it, so can you. Have fun! When last in the Balkans a few years back, I was hiking the Peaks of the Balkans Trail in Albania...
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
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
While Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail This Winter, Bert EmWhile thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail this winter, BertEmmerson ran into a young couple at the...Simmons, Morgan
I prepared myself by reading a lot of books about thru hiking and about the AT specifically. I followed previous thru hikers on social media and spent a lot of time browsingr/Appalachiantrailandr/ultralighton Reddit. Also, I spent time backpacking and camping to make sure I was happy with...
The story and legacy of Earl Shaffer, the first thru-hiker of the Appalachian Trail, veteran, poet-musician, and conservationist.
Appalachian Trail book,Hiking the Appalachian Trail is Easy: Especially When You’ve Never Hiked Before. This one will be FREE and available as a Kindle book. If you’d like a copy, please clickhereand sign up for my email list. When the book is ready, you’ll be the first to know...