If you are starting to look at hiking the Appalachian Trail you will more than likely be trying to figure out when you want to start. This will change depending on which direction of travel you choose though. So then, how do you choose when to start the Appalachian Trail? This will depend on your … Read more
Choosing the best camp stove for a thru-hike is a core decision where you are making a choice in warm food daily, or possibly cold-soaking instead. The options are vast between alcohol stoves, small burners which screw into a fuel canister, JetBoils which provide speed and efficiency, and even the option to use open fires. … Read more
Thousands of people set out each year to attempt a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. At more than 2,100 miles, the trail runs from central Maine to northern Georgia. The vast majority of backpackers who start a thru-hike never finish. The average hiker that does takes between 5 and 7 months to complete their journey. … Read more
So you have decided you are going to investigate the Appalachian Trail or AT for short. You are interested in section hiking or maybe thru-hiking the entire trail but need to learn more about it before you feel good making a decision. Well, you are in luck as that is the reason I have compiled … Read more
So you have decided you want to start investigating what you need to start. Planning your thru-hike is something that will take some time and preparation along with assembling the proper gear. This guide will help you organize and build your strategy as to a long-distance hike through the Appalachian Trail. Make a note to … Read more
