Newfound Gap Hike

Found this youtube video of a family hiking the trail in the snow. It says they hiked 2 to 3 miles. The parents have more patience than most people. Share on Facebook

Water Filters: MSR Minieorks EX

PeakSurvival on youtube.com has some great videos. Share on Facebook

After May scare, hiker is back on the trails

The blind hiker who was found near the Appalachian Trail in May after wandering lost for nearly a week says the experience hasn’t kept him away from the outdoors. Share on Facebook

Hiking through the snow near Erwin Tn.

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“Winter Hiking Southbound”

Party held at Jaycee Park for southbound AT hikers Print Thursday, 17 December 2009 By Davin Eldridge Contributing Writer The “Winter Hiking Southbound” event was held on Saturday, Dec. 12, at Franklin’s Jaycee Park. Barbecue, potato salad, corn, cookies, beans, drinks and other fixings were free for all who showed up. Forty-three hikers attended the [...]

Frozen Things

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Maine Conservation Purchase Protects Lodge-to-Lodge Ski Route

he Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) recently announced its purchase of the 29,500-acre Roach Ponds tract-a historic transaction that marks the creation of a 63-mile-long corridor of conservation land comprising nearly 650,000 contiguous acres open to public recreational use in the Maine Woods. It also provides a permanent connection between three traditional Maine sporting camps, with [...]

Eastern Hognose Snake seen on the Appalachian Trail

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Winter Hiking

The video was entitled “Going down the mountain!”. Share on Facebook

Montoursville woman hikes Appalachian Trail in less than 6 months

Three pairs of shoes, 2,144 miles, 6 months or 165 days and memories for lifetime – stick that on a resume. From March 15 to Aug. 26, Dede Harner of Montoursville, hiked the Appalachian Trail from end to end – starting at Springer Mountain, Ga., and finishing atop Mt. Katahdn, Maine. Share on Facebook