Dec 11, 2018
'Maine' Unravels the Lives—and Romances—of Thru-Hikers
A new movie follows two lost souls on the Appalachian Trail
Appalachian Trail
Dec 5, 2018
The Best Trekking Poles
Poles seem simple, but they're an important part of your hiking or backpacking kit. Here are our all-time favorites.
Nov 20, 2018
Heather Anderson Completed a Calendar-Year Triple Crown
Only five others—all men—have completed the thru-hiker’s Holy Grail in fewer than 365 days
Nov 5, 2018
The Stranger in the Shelter
Told here in full for the first time, this is the horrifying story of the first murder on the Appalachian Trail, the kidnapping that followed, and how one woman learned to survive.
Oct 13, 2018
Tackling the 7,000-Mile Great Western Loop
The route patches together portions of five other thru-hikes and includes sections of trail-less meandering through the Sonoran and Mojave deserts. It's no wonder that only one person has ever completed it—yet.
Sep 14, 2018
How to Thru-Hike with Your Family
Want to take the kids along? Follow these tips from families who've done it the long way.
Aug 29, 2018
Karel Sabbe Made Smashing the AT Speed Record Look Easy
Karel Sabbe set a new record of 41 days, 7 hours, and 39 minutes. And he did it without much money or fanfare, proving that you just gotta run like hell.
Aug 23, 2018
Karel Sabbe Is About to Make FKT History on the AT
Up at 4 a.m., then run the equivalent of two marathons before dusk. Now repeat that for 45 days.
Jul 5, 2018
This Teacher May Set an FKT on the Appalachian Trail
Ultrarunner Harvey Lewis is vying to clutch the fastest known time for a supported run on the 2,190-mile thru-hike—and so far he's on pace
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