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As with many niche communities, thru-hikers have their own jargon and lingo. To the uninitiated, a conversation among thru-hikers may be indecipherable. Just for fun, here is a list of common thru-hiker...
Current Location: Warren, NH Miles Hiked: 1794.4 Miles to go: 404.0 Percent of trail completed: 82% It’s been a little over a week since returning to the trail and I’m getting back into the swing of things....
July 14th started like any other morning on the trail. After yet another rainy night, I set out from Stratton Pond in Vermont to trudge north through the ankle-deep mud. Vermont’s portion of the AT is...
Current Location: Cheshire, MA Miles Hiked: 1586.1 Miles to go: 612.3 Percent of trail completed: 72% I continue to have aggravating plantar fasciitis pain in my feet, but otherwise I am doing quite well....
After day after day of backpacking, many thru-hikers – myself included – feel like a bottomless pit. I feel like I could eat for days. This phenomenon is often referred to as “hiker hunger.” ...
Current Location: Wind Gap, PA Miles Hiked: 1281.4 Miles to go: 917.0 Percent of trail completed: 58% 229 miles of the AT pass through Pennsylvania, including the official halfway point of the trail. What...