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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Appalachian Trail Team Bender Version 2.0

Georgia NOBO  So 2026 finds Katara (me) and Zuko starting at the southern terminus at Springer. A traditional Northbound adventure, heading to Harpers Ferry, WV. After that Vermont...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

First Days on the Trail

Read about my first three days hiking the Appalachian Trail! The post First Days on the Trail appeared first on The Trek.

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thetrek.co /2 weeks ago

Days 1-7 from the Shire to Bree

Day One: Mile Zero My parents drove me from RVA down to the lodge at Amicalola Falls. On the way we stopped at a rest area and had turkey sandwiches on onion rolls as is the Suhr f...

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thetrek.co /4 days ago

Hiking To Chestnut Ridge While Sweating Buckets

It’s a toasty day on the AT. After a surprise breakfast sandwich I hike through farmland and forest alike. I tackle a late-day climb but there is a happy end to the day. The post H...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

I Am Hiking the AT

I’m leaving my life in Key West to start my Appalachian Trail thru hike in 2026. Meet Ari (or Piper) and follow the journey to Katahdin. The post I Am Hiking the AT appeared first...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

From Amicalola to Stover Creek Shelter

The Hardest Part is Behind Us. Now We Just Have to Walk to Maine: The car ride was long and monotonous across the Great Plains of America, but we finally made it to Georgia and sta...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Salvation at the Neel Gap Store

The Ascent of Blood Mountain  Today was wildly daunting. Waking up, me and Jessie had Blood Mountain, the tallest point on the Georgia Appalachian Trail, looming ahead of us. We ma...

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thetrek.co /1 week ago

Training For The Long Trail Continues

Long Trail Shakedown and AT Section Hike I Know I have not had an update in a while, I promise my training continues! For anyone who has thru-hiked the AT or people intimately fami...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

I made it this DAM far: Seeing the trail from their eyes

It started with pancakes. As many good things do. After staying up way too late at The Grove hostel, I managed to peel myself out of bed. Of course, I was motivated by all-you-can-...

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thetrek.co /2 weeks ago

Reclaiming Virginia

Central and I headed south on Interstate 81 from Pennsylvania on April 13, 2026, for what turned out to be a nine-day trip to central Virginia.  This jaunt allowed me to finish the...

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thetrek.co /3 weeks ago

Day 1: The Approach Trail Humbled Me

The Appalachian Trail became real the moment I reached Springer Mountain — though the Approach Trail nearly took me out first. The post Day 1: The Approach Trail Humbled Me appeare...

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thetrek.co /3 weeks ago

Man, Connecticut, You Were Super Fun

There are a little more than 50 miles of the Appalachian Trail (AT) that run through Connecticut, which is not a lot compared to other states that comprise the AT. But, man, is it...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

A NOBO That Started SOBO (Day 0)

Today was my first official day hiking the  Appalachian Trail. At least that’s what it felt like. In reality, I am currently camped at the Springer Mountain Shelter, meaning I have...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Training for the Long Trail

Long Trail Training Shakedown Day 2 4/12/2026 Early Morning  Sleep was touch and go overnight. This I expected, my first night in the woods for the season is usually restless. The...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

10 Things That Surprised Me During My First State on the AT

As I finish up the miles in Georgia, I want to summarize the parts of my hike that were unexpected. Hopefully this will help other thru-hikers prepare for their journeys. 1. Rollin...

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thetrek.co /1 week ago

Loving Appalachia– Fox’s AT Thru Hike – Day 58

I really love Appalachia. Sunny, rainy, cold, or 90+90 (90+ degrees, 90% humidity). It ain’t always easy and it ain’t always comfy, but I love it. Today was one of those not comfy...

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thetrek.co /3 weeks ago

Trail Update: Roan Highlands

The Roan Highlands are one of the most anticipated sections of the Appalachian Trail. Spruce-fir forests, grassy balds, and incredible views are just some of the things that make t...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Training For The Long Trail

Long Trail Training Shakedown Day 1 04/11/2026 Morning  Today began like any typical Saturday. I woke to my second and final alarm at 04:20. I followed my usual routine of letting...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Bagg’s Creek to Blue Mountain – The First Long Day

Our First 15 Miler! (Almost): It was our longest day so far clocking in at 14.7 miles. It certainly wasn’t on purpose. We figured we’d go from Bagg’s Creek to Chattahoochee gap, a...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Week 2 on the AT – Getting Georgia off my Mind…

Boot Camp? Taking a stop in Blairsville, Georgia Easter weekend due to some heavy rain and a cold front blowing through, our shuttle driver was a sweet lady named Gracie. She told...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Detour to Gatlinburg! (Day 21)

Today was a nero, and I only hiked about 5 miles to Newfound Gap early this morning. A free church shuttle was arriving at 10 AM to drive hikers into Gatlinburg for a resupply.  Al...

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thetrek.co /5 days ago

A Great Breakfast With A Side of Shuttle Turf War

Coming Out of the Roan Highlands: We had just gotten off one of the most gorgeous sections of trail and were met with US 19E, a rather busy highway which the A.T. goes straight acr...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Part 2

Sitting in a hostel in Damascus, VA, I contemplate the journey ahead. Each day is basically the same, just trying to get from point A to point B in a timely fashion. At this point,...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

200 Miles & a well earned Zero

Zero Day Reflections – Gatlinburg I’m sitting in Gatlinburg on a well-earned zero, looking back on the last 100 miles. I’m getting stronger, and I’ve dropped a few pounds along the...

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