Appalachian Trail
Feeling Superior: Finding a groove, and finding their stride
Part 2: Finding other hikers is easy. Finding a groove? It's work.
HikingHawkeye’s heroic hike
Michael “Hawkeye” Johnson plans to walk out the door of his Mountain Village home, and then walk almost continuously the next 36 days.<p>Hawkeye is …
TrailsHiker rescued from Appalachian Trail twice in 2 weeks
REDINGTON TOWNSHIP — For the second time in less than two weeks, a North Carolina woman was carried off the Appalachian Trail on Tuesday after …
HikingMan Falls 100 Feet from McAfee's Knob Summit
A hiker was flown to the hospital after falling 100 feet from McAfee’s Knob in Roanoke County on Wednesday afternoon. According to Roanoke County …
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by <b>sonofscrotum</b> » June 20th, 2018, 5:12 pm<p>step four<p><b>Posts:</b> 224<p><b>Joined:</b> March 11th, 2015, 2:48 pm<p><b>Location:</b> Hiking the Appalachian Trail<p>Did someone just …
Product DesignThe City of Mount Shasta Becomes PCT's First Designated Trail Town
The Pacific Crest Trail Association and the city of Mount Shasta are throwing a big ol’ party. The two announced their Inaugural Trail Town …
Pacific Crest TrailThe Three Best Backpacking Tents, According To You
After exploring all the options you submitted, these three tents set up camp at the summit of the vote count. Check out the finalist below, and …
BackpackingHow to Plan a 60-Mile Appalachian Trail Hike with Your Best Friend
<i>Camping and hiking enthusiast Amy G. used The Dyrt to plan a reunion Appalachian Trail hike with her best friend. You can find and save campgrounds</i> …
HikingApplying Trail Wisdom to City Life (part 1)
To preface, I’m half-convincing myself when writing this so please understand that I am also a thru-hiker who connects to the difficulty of …
Appalachian TrailNature: Appalachian Trail extension worth exploring
The Appalachian Trail wends its way for 2,189 miles from Springer Mountain, Georgia, north to Mount Katahdin, Maine. It is the most traveled hiking …
HikingHow to Section Hike Virginia: Damascus to Pearisburg
Section Hiking the Appalachian Trail in Virginia: The Southern Section At-a-Glance<br>Distance: 166 miles<br>Terrain type: A mixture of high mountain balds, …
HikingThis Week’s Top Instagram Posts from the #Appalachiantrail
Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most spectacularly beautiful, hilariously entertaining, and all-around best photos taken on the Appalachian …
BackpackingStories from the Trail Archives
New Hampshire is home to 48 peaks over 4,000 feet. For hikers who collect patches, the "NH48" is awarded to those who have visited all 48 peaks. For …
HikingApply to Be a Blogger and
Calling all 2019 thru-hikers!<p>Looking to blog or vlog your 2018 thru-hike? Want some <i>great</i> exposure without the hassle of starting and maintaining a …
Hiking12 things you didn't know about the Appalachian Trail
It’s known as the longest footpath in the world, traveling 2,200 miles through 14 states along the ridges of the Appalachian Mountain Range. Along …
Hiking5 Reasons You Should Totally Pick Up Hitchhiking Thru-Hikers
Last week, I picked up my very first hitchhiker!<p>Does that sound a tad risqué?<p>What I actually meant is that I gave an AT thru-hiker a ride to the next …
Pacific Crest TrailTurn exercise into a game and see encouraging results
A team of researchers built a web-based app called MapTrek. When synced with a Fitbit, MapTrek allows users to go on virtual walking tours of …
University of IowaOverlooked No More: Emma Gatewood, First Woman to Conquer the Appalachian Trail Alone
What the public knew about Emma Gatewood was already remarkable. She was the first woman to hike the entire Appalachian Trail by herself in one …
HikingBody Found Near Black Rock on Appalachian Trail in Maryland
Maryland Natural Resources Police spokeswoman Candy Thomson said Tuesday morning that rescue workers were having difficulty recovering the body …
Section HikingAppalachian Trail speed record next challenge for Pacific Crest Trail FKT-holder
3500km trail in less than 45 days is the aim https://t.co/PhofVWyuas #trailrunning #running<p>— Trail Running Mag (@TrailRunningMag) July 9, 2018<p>Eight …
RunningTips for Teachers: Summer adventure
Experienced teacher and children’s librarian Emmie Stuart is the newest BookPage contributor, and with her new recurring feature, Tips for Teachers, …
Google EarthKeto on the Trail: Hiking through High-Carb Territory
I never expected our hike to turn into an endless search for avocados. I thought that resupplying would be a breeze, that local diners and grocery …
BackpackingStories From The Trail Episode 13: White Mountains Direttissima with Griffin Howard
New Hampshire is home to 48 peaks over 4,000 feet. For hikers who collect patches, the “NH48” is awarded to those who have visited all 48 peaks. For …
Pacific Crest TrailThe Chase Is On: 42-year-old schoolteacher closing in on A.T. speed record
For most teachers, summer break is a time to relax. For 42-year-old high school teacher Harvey Lewis, it’s an opportunity to chase the most coveted …
TrailsThe Notch: What to expect in the A.T.'s "most difficult" mile
Several Minutes into The Notch, I slip.<p>My foot slides several inches down the moss slick rock before the tread of my shoe catches again, just enough …
Hiking9 Thru-Hikers You Should Be Following on Instagram
It’s no secret that being a successful thru-hiker requires a tremendous amount of patience. It calls for adeptness and a whole lot of willpower. …
Section HikingBody Found Along On Appalachian Trail In Maryland
<b>BOONSBORO, Md. (WJZ) —</b> Maryland Natural Resources Police report a rock climber found a body along a trail in South Mountain State Park …
Black RockTesting Gregory's Lightweight Optic 58
Basic Specs<p><b>MSRP:</b> $209.95 <b><br>Weight:</b> 2 lb 8.32 oz <b><br>Volume:</b> 58 Liters (also available in 48L)<p>The Optic is Gregory’s newest ultralight backpack released …
BackpackingA Charming Few Days in Jersey
New Jersey has been such a pleasant surprise. After the trials of Pennsylvania, which included a heat wave (where I may or may not have gotten heat …
BackpackingRefresh, Renew, Hike On – And Repeat
Rest when you are weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work – Ralph Marston <br>Oh, where to begin? …
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