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Thru-Hiker Confronts the White Mountains' Legendary
An Appalachian Trail thru-hiker details the physical and mental test of New Hampshire's White Mountains, from the steep climbs of Moosilauke and the
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Thru-Hiker Reflects on Appalachian Trail Journey
A hiker nearing the end of the Appalachian Trail reveals she began with almost no backpacking experience, arguing the trail is forgiving and the dream is
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Appalachian Trail Shelters Face Removal and Replacement
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is reducing the number of old shelters and installing tent pads to curb ecological damage from overuse, a shift prompted
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Thru-Hiker Survives White Mountains and Southern Maine
A thru-hiker recounts the extreme physical challenge and scenic rewards of the Appalachian Trail's White Mountains and Southern Maine sections, detailing
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Hikers Revisit Stratton Pond After 51 Years
A hiker returns to Stratton Pond on the Appalachian Trail after five decades, sharing the experience with companions.
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Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders, 91, Sets Appalachian Trail Age
At 91, Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders completed a 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail thru-hike in 12 months, becoming the oldest to do so.
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Dale Sanders, 91, Is Oldest AT Thru-Hiker
Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders, age 91, has become the oldest recorded person to complete a thru-hike of the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail. He summited Mt. Katahdin this morning.
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Appalachian Trail hiker rescued after Bear
A 29-year-old hiker fell from an overlook on the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania on Saturday and was rescued the next morning after calling 911.
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Trail Angel Slack Packs AT Hikers
A hiker describes a day on the Appalachian Trail with a steep descent and being slack packed by a trail angel, reflecting on hiking philosophies.
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Hikers Emphasize Safety After Trail Scare
A group of older hikers on the Appalachian and Long Trails faced a tense separation at dusk when one missed a shelter turn, underscoring the importance of