Appalachian trail hiking

Prior to COVID, my wife and I were a few months into planning a long-awaiting thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. The closing of parks, national forests,

Want to hike the Appalachian trail but not ready for the whole thing? Here are the 10 best Appalachian trail section hikes to get you started.

Appalachian Trail Gear List. A complete ultralight and lightweight AT packing list for thru hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2023.

Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker's Companion When planning an Appalachian Trail section hike, the first thing I do is to consult a ragged 2006 copy of the AT Thru-Hikers' Companion that I use to keep track of all of the miles I've hiked.

The Appalachian Trail twists and turns for 2,190 miles through 14 states from Georgia to Maine. And it has become so popular that 3 million people a year step foot on it, in some form or another. But just how dangerous is hiking the Appalachian Trail, and what are those potential dangers? In this article

Are you thinking about hiking the Appalachian Trail solo as a woman and everyone keeps asking, "Are you hiking alone?" I've been there. In this article we're talking about why you should hike solo and what it's really like for us ladies out on the trail.

Bears, snakes, crazy people, waterbourne pathogens- these are all common fears prospective hikers have about the dangers of the Appalachian Trail. Here I'll tell you which fears are rational and how to stay safe.

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How much does it cost to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail? About $3000, plus another $1000 for gear. In this article, I'll tell you how to budget for your hike, money saving tricks, and where to get the cheapest gear.

An ultralight backpacking gear list and FAQs for the gram counters. 5 pound full comfort base weight and a 9.5 pound consumables for thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail. Regular backpacking, lightweight backpacking, ultralight backpacking, hyperlight backpacking compared.