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Appalachian Trail

Philip WernerAugust 1, 2012
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Bears, Mice And Other Ferocious Beasts of the Wilderness by Dennis “K1” Blanchard
When setting off on a long-distance hike, I’m often asked by my friends if I am afraid. The question is…
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Philip WernerMay 31, 2012
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Backpacking Duncan and Strickler Knob in Virginia’s Massanuttens
Five of us from the DC UL Backpacking community got together for a moderate 19 miler through the Massanutten’s in…
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Philip WernerOctober 21, 2011
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Zealand Falls Hut
The Zealand Falls Hut is one of the easiest Appalachian Mountain Club huts to walk into, making it very popular…
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Philip WernerAugust 24, 2011
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Return to the 100 Mile Wilderness
In August 2009, I set out to hike the 100 mile wilderness in Maine. This is the last big section…
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Philip WernerAugust 22, 2011
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Climbing Mount Katahdin
I didn’t intend to climb to the summit of Mt Katadhin this week, it just sort of happened. But that’s…
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Philip WernerJune 15, 2011
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The RPH Shelter on the New York Appalachian Trail
While every shelter on the Appalachian Trail has its own unique character, the RPH Shelter in New York State is…
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Philip WernerJune 7, 2011
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Hiking Franconia Ridge
Franconia Ridge is one of the top alpine traverses in the White Mountains, so when I learned we’d get a…
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Philip WernerMay 6, 2011
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AT Section Hike: Ten Mile Lean-to (CT) to Rt 4, Cornwall Bridge
Introduction This is the third, and final trip report describing my Appalachian Trail section hike from Mohican Outdoor Center through…
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Philip WernerApril 25, 2011
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AT Section Hike: Greenwood Lake (NY) to Ten Mile Lean-to (CT)
Hiking for two weeks is a lot different than hiking for a few days over a long weekend. You have…
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Philip WernerApril 21, 2011
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AT Section Hike: Mohican Outdoor Center (NJ) to Greenwood Lake (NY)
Trip Planning This is the first of a 3-part trip report describing the two week, Appalachian Trail section hike I…
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Philip WernerApril 19, 2011
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Walking Forwards, Looking Back
When you hike the Appalachian Trail, you get in the habit of looking behind yourself periodically to make sure you…
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Philip WernerOctober 22, 2010
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AT Section Hike: Bear Mountain to Rt 7
I just got back from a short section hike on the Connecticut Appalachian Trail where I finished the northern half…
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Philip WernerOctober 11, 2010
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AT Section Hike: Monson to Maine Highway 27
I took a 75 mile section hike on the Maine Appalachian Trail last week and it was simply divine. The…
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Philip WernerSeptember 28, 2010
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AT Section Hike: Mt Garfield to Skookumchuck Trail
Last week, I finally finished section hiking all 161 miles of the Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire. Now that it’s…
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