Gear Differences In Backpacking And Thru-Hiking Because backpacking and thru-hiking tend to have different goals, they also have different gear requirements. In general, if you pack more like ...

The first time Tara Dower set out to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, in 2017, she had a panic attack. She felt alone and ...

The first time Tara Dower set out to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail in 2017, she had a panic attack. She felt alone and ...

Talk to almost any serious hiker or outdoor-gear enthusiast these ... waterproof options on this list. Because you’ll no doubt encounter slippery slopes on your hiking adventures, I looked ...

John Stundon, of Camp Hill, completed a thru-hike of the entire 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail on Friday, Sept. 6. The trek began in Georgia on March 20, 2024 and ended at the trail’s northern terminus ...

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