Here’s a great video I found today. The author’s description: “The shelter is in New York on the Appalachian Trail, 3.3 miles west of Rte 55, as you are going south on the Trail, and 8.7 miles from where the AT crosses the Taconic State Parkway, to the south and west of the shelter. It [...]

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Mountain Goat is a locally owned and run outfitter. It is just five minutes from the Appalachian Trail. Share on Facebook

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REI has free shipping on Patagonia, Marmot, Keen, Garmin, and Columbia from today through 11/30 . I also found a code for 15% of an REI brand item. Use GPMSN9 Get Free Shipping using REI Store Pickup! Share on Facebook

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Someone with little fear of heights shot a beautiful view of the trail. Share on Facebook

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Sharla Bardin sharla.bardin@roanoke.com, 381-1669 PEARISBURG — The hostel tucked away in Giles County’s woods is more than a place for hungry and exhausted hikers to rest a bit. It also gives them a taste of home. And Brian Scheller welcomed that feeling last week when he left the Appalachian Trail for a few nights’ stay [...]

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By Kelly Virden Pine River Journal Editor For Trevor Thundershield, a more than six-month adventure hiking the Appalachian Trail taught him about physical perseverance and the best sides of human nature. The 2003 Pine River-Backus graduate was living in Florida when he got the idea to hike the entire trail from a friend. He didn’t [...]

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Sunsets alone were enough to make climbing the mountain worth it. The incline near the summit of Mount LeConte is markedly steeper than other part of the trail. Steve Huffman relaxes at a lookout during his hiking trip to Mount LeConte, Tenn. Those taking part on the trek along the Appalachian Trail stopped just west [...]

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What’s in the pack? Here’s a good example of the average thru-hikers backpack. Share on Facebook

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My wife and I have provided trail magic for years by either feeding hikers or giving a ride to town just like other trail angels. It’s fun to see the look of relief on the face of a tired hiker when you offer food or a ride to town. I’ve read on A.T. forums trail [...]

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Going Northbound, Hiawassee is about a week into your hike. If you decide to go into town, I highly suggest Daniels Steakhouse. Daniel’s is better known for it’s buffet. There is a full menu but the bargain is the buffet. My favorite food on the buffet is the real southern fried chicken. There’s a salad [...]

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