Bad Weather
That was flat-out scary last night for the Appalachian Trail thru-hikers. The weather flipped 30 or 40 degrees in a matter of hours. But the bottom line is: bad weather is existential to an AT thru-hike.
read moreRecord Snow Levels in California
More than 61 feet of snow has fallen in the Sierra high country this season. That is second only tot he 1950-51 season.
read morePacific Crest Trail 2011 Hiking Season
PCT Headquarters confirmed reports that this is shaping up to be an epic snow year. PCT has issued approximately 600 permits already.
read morePCT Book Review
"His descriptions of his fellow trailblazers and their various idiosyncracies made his account a delight for both experienced hikers and general readers." "As in his Appalachian account, walker also gives us many fine thrumbnail sketches of his fellow hikers." "Walker's love for his subject and the exuberance of his descriptions make this book a worthy addition to any hiker's library."
read moreAsheville hikers
"The number of hikers in Asheville blows my mind." "The Carolina Mountain Club has three or four organized hikes every week."
read moreHiking Season Begins
Yes, just like spring training has already begun, hiking season is now upon us. More than any other place on the Appalachian Trail--with the possible exception of Damascus, Virginia--Amicalola Falls embodies the unique spirit of the AT.
read moreKindle–Wave of the Future
Unlike cell phones and computers--which are a threat to the long-distance hiking experience--the Kindle has the potential to add to the richness of the experience.
read moreEuropean Divorcee Trail
Some people even refer to el Camino as "the European Divorcee trail." "It seemed like Europe's biggest singles bar," exulted one pilgrim.
read moreKatz Fan Club
Yes, you read that correctly. Of all the great characters in American literature, the inimitable Stephen Katz, belongs in the annals. Put him up there with Ishmael and Captain Ahab of Moby Dick, in his dramatic pursuit of the American Dream. Perhaps Katz can best be understood in a Shakespearean context. Shakespeare’s motif as a writer was his aversion to absolutes, in favor of multi-hued shades of character. Surely, Katz can be forgiven for pouring out their water at a crucial point in favor of less weight. That is nothing more than...
read moreAmicalola Falls State Park Lodge
The annual Appalachian Trail Celebration and Backpacking Clinic will be held March 5th and 6th, 2011, at Amicalola Falls State Park Lodge. Several notable authors will be on hand to make presentations and sign copies of their Appalachian Trail books. Among those will be: 1. Jeff Alt, author of A Walk for Sunshine, and the most impressive physical specimen on the AT; 2.Winton Porter, author of Just Passin’ Thru, and the richest man on the AT; 3. Model T, author of Ghost Whisperers, and the most knowledgeable historian on the AT; 4....
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