The Gear Joe McConaughy Used for His AT Speed Record
Here's everything he relied on while blazing up the trail
Watching the Solar Eclipse from the Appalachian Trail
August’s full solar eclipse is the first visible from the United States since 1979. Traveling over 14 states on its way east, from Oregon to South Carolina, the eclipse passes over the southern end of the Appalachian Trail - a 2,200-mile wilderness hike that winds from Georgia to Maine. Photographer Spike Johnson traveled to witness the event and survey the scene.
Dan Binde Claims an FKT on the AT. Can He Prove It?
Another controversial speed attempt on the country's most popular trail points to the need for a better system for verifying hikers' times
Thru-Hiking Goes International with These New Long-Distance Trails
Inspired by iconic American long trails, a new generation of pioneers are creating paths for hikers and bikers the world over
The Crew Building the Next Great American Thru-Hike
The Great Eastern Trail spans nine states and 1,600 miles just west of the Appalachian Trail, but private landowners, meager funding, and sluggish construction are holding up the completion of America's next big wilderness route
Virginia’s Burning Man for Thru-Hikers
Part Burning Man, part Camino de Santiago, part Fringe Festival thrown in for good measure, Trail Days is 72 hours of hiking mayhem.
The 40-Year-Old Scientist Who Dropped Everything to Hike the Appalachian Trail
Facing a failed marriage and an underwhelming job, Tonya Holt decided to sell her belongings, cancel her apartment lease, and set out on a six-month wilderness backpacking trip. Who she’ll be when she finishes, she isn’t sure.
Meet the Appalachian Trail's Most Generous Trail Angel
Jim Tabor began stashing hand-carved spoons along the AT six years ago as souvenirs for through-hikers. His creations have come to symbolize the generosity of the tight-knit trail community.
20 Appalachian Trail Hikers on Why They’re Walking
Watch to see why 20 Appalachian Trail thru-hikers decided to attempt the 2,200 mile journey this year.
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