Appalachian Trail
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Camping Fears: Eastern Black Bears and Safety
Had a reader contact me recently asking me how I managed to get any sleep when backpacking solo. He’d gone…
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National Geographic’s Appalachian Trail Map Set
National Geographic publishes a thirteen map Appalachian Trail Illustrated map set of waterproof paper maps that cover the length of the Appalachian…
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Section Hiking the Southern Pennsylvania Appalachian Trail
The first thing I did when I got to the Maryland – Pennsylvania border was to cross the Mason Dixon…
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Section Hiking the Appalachian Trail through Maryland
I left the TeaHorse Hostel at 8:00 am after eating their signature waffle breakfast and walked through the town, crossing…
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Different Styles of Section Hiking
There are many different ways of section hiking a long trail, perhaps as many as there are section hikers. Some section…
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Section Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Front Royal, Virginia thru Harper’s Ferry West Virginia
It started to rain as soon as I left the Mountain Home Hostel on Rt 522 in Front Royal, Virginia…
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How to Get a Job After a Thru-Hike
If you’ve just completed a thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail, the CDT or the PCT, or you’re planning one for…
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How to Get Backpacking Gear Sponsorships
Backpacking and outdoor gear companies sponsor hikers and other athletes because it’s a very inexpensive form of advertising. The basic…
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The Pros and Cons of Section Hiking the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy says that 20% of the people who claim to hiking the Appalachian Trail each year are section hikers, although…
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10 Frugal Thru-Hiking Tips
Taking time to hike the Appalachian Trail can be expensive if you don’t spend your money wisely. Here are a…
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Appalachian Trail Cell Phone Guide
Cell phones have become a ubiquitous sight in the Appalachian Trail and for good reason. Cell phone service is pretty…
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Insect Shield Clothing for Preventing Lyme Disease on the Appalachian Trail
Lyme Disease is reaching epidemic proportions on the Appalachian Trail yet hikers still insist on hiking in short sleeve shirts and…
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The Kennebec River Ferry on the Appalachian Trail
Northbound hikers on the Appalachian Trail reach the Kennebec River at mile 2037.6 (as of 2015.) This is the widest…
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Hikers’ Stories from the Appalachian Trail
What do all of these hikers have in common? Beside hiking the AT, we all contributed chapters to a new…
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