1+ week, 4+ day ago   (196+ words) 19 miles…. And the stumble into town was worth it. I checked into my hotel in the early evening, excited to get a shower and town food. Oh THIS is what all the thru hikers talk about. After meeting up with…...

4+ week, 9+ hour ago   (2072+ words) If you’re interested in joining a guided wilderness expedition lead by Andrew Skurka, go to andrewskurka.com/guided-trips to learn more. Hi, I’m Andrew Skurka. I’ve been backpacking for about 25 years. I was the first person to do the C2C route,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (300+ words) I had a short hike down to reach the parking lot to catch up with an old friend, Jim. Walking into the parking lot, a fellow named Steve popped his hatchback and gave me coffee cake and gatorade. While we…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (304+ words) It got pretty cool last night, according to my phone down to the 40’s. Cool enough that I threw my puffy on this morning when emerging from my tent. Got a big day planned today, shooting for 25 miles and looks…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (345+ words) Today officially marks one week on trail! We woke up early and set out for our toughest hike since Katahdin. There were some steep climbs, sketchy downhills, and absolutely beautiful views! We also had our first true river crossing. The…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (375+ words) Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 I want to toughen up, now is my chance. I continue hiking in wet conditions with my feet taking the brunt of the damage. I find motivation in the afternoon. I did have the vents of my tent…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (472+ words) Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 It’s a toasty day on the AT. After a surprise breakfast sandwich I hike through farmland and forest alike. I tackle a late-day climb but there is a happy end to the day. Beef grills up breakfast sandwiches…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago   (965+ words) Appalachian Trail Days, the annual festival in Damascus, Virginia, brings together a large gathering of the current class of AT thru-hikers into one boisterous, smelly bubble. Damascus sits at just about 500 miles into the NOBO trail experience, which means those…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (913+ words) I’m See You Tomorrow, a 37 year-old hiker who loves hiking just for the thrill of seeing things that most people don’t. I have no problem eating the same things every day and, for me, over-analyzing everything is half the fun…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (921+ words) Day 29: 402-427 On trail by 6:45am and happy to see the sunshine again. The birds were all out calling and I could see some fresh hoof tracks on trail from what I assume to be a mountain goat. The weather felt perfect,…...