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This Fitness App Lets You Bet Cash on Your Own Steps. Are We All About To Be Rich?
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (427+ words) Thru-hikers everywhere are surely rejoicing at the news that a recently released fitnes app now gives users an extra incentive to meet their daily step goals by forcing them to put cold, hard cash on the line. With Steppa, you…...
Seizing The Opportunity At McAfee Knob
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (533+ words) Tuesday, June 3rd, 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, the day is here. After a long day of amazing hiking and viewpoints I reach McAfee Knob. There I decide to make a last minute change of plans. Enjoying the view of Carvin Cove Reservoir…...
A Forever Place (Day 48)
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (415+ words) It was so warm overnight, and I think I overheated a bit in my midlayer. I’m still debating what cold-weather clothing items to send home, and when. The Canadians left camp early, while I was still packing up. I’m thankful…...
Conserving Energy and Flooring It
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (805+ words) Howdy all! My name is Patrick, but for 6 months in 2022 I went by the name ‘Stitches’ as I walked along the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. This year, I am putting the moniker back on like a torn and…...
The Case for Slackpacking SOBO
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (575+ words) Parrish McWhorter is taking on the AT! Originally from Georgia, Parrish has spent the last 5 years in Philadelphia performing stand up comedy, working in fashion, traveling, and dreaming about her first thru-hike attempt. She is most excited for the meeting…...
AI boldface lied to me about the Golden ticket!
4+ mon, 13+ hour ago (550+ words) You doubt me? You shouldn’t. You should be afraid, very afraid. When I committed to my split-second decision in December 2025 to hike the PCT, I checked what one needs to do on this trail. Yes, you can apply for a…...
Week One: Everything Hurts and I Have No Idea What I'm Doing (So Far, So Good)
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (999+ words) Week 1 Recap | Amicalola Falls to Neel Gap and Beyond The morning I left for the Appalachian Trail, I sold my car. This is the kind of beginning that tells you something about the person attempting the hike. Whether that something…...
Bama to Baxter, Day Nine: Feeling Much Better
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (930+ words) Greetings, my name is Jeff (he/him/his). I am a retired educator and wannabe member of the Hiker Trash Community. As a father of four adult children, and the husband to a spouse who is not yet ready to…...