Appalachian trail hiking

What you need to know before hiking the Appalachian Trail. Marina shares her experience hiking the AT & everything she wishes she knew beforehand.

How cool would it be to hike from Georgia to Maine with all homemade or handcrafted gear? Or how nice would it be to head north with the finest gear on the market that does just about all but hike for you? Well, one would be easy on the wallet, the other would wreak havoc. I’m close to having a complete set of gear, though I constantly find myself on Facebook pages that are selling gear, ...

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.

After trekking 2,000 miles of mountainous terrain on foot, I transformed physically and spiritually, but that didn't mean I wanted to totally erase my old self.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2023? Congratulations - you're in for the adventure of a lifetime. Here's what you need to know.

How much does it cost to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail? About $3,000, plus gear. In this article, I'll show you how to plan your thru-hike budget.

When I say "rain-test your gear," I mean set up your tent in the YMCA locker room, turn every shower head towards it, and play solitaire inside for an hour.

What is the cost to hike the Appalachian Trail? The answers are as varied as the personalities that set out to trek 2,200 miles. This article will discuss all the types of expense to expect as well as our actual expense for 6-months on the trail.

Find out the 4 things I wish I had with my when I started my long distance hike on the Appalachian Trail, but didn't! Plus , grab my complete backpacking gear checklist for free.

Get started with section hiking the Appalachian Trail using our comprehensive guide, perfect for beginners and seasoned hikers alike.