A.T. In A Day
We’re throwing a 2,180-mile party from Georgia to Maine! Join us on August 20th for our record-setting attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail in 24 hours.
Katahdin In One Day
For some, reaching Maine's Mt. Katahdin is the end of a life-altering 2,100-mile pilgrimage. For others it's a lark. We captured the extremes, and a little bit of everything in between, one day atop Maine's "greatest mountain."
A 2,175-Mile Dayhike: Trekking the Appalachian Trail in One Day
The Dartmouth Outing Club targets an Appalachian Trail hiking record.
Reader Tip: In The Wick Of Time
Follow this BACKPACKER reader's tip to get the most out of your candles on the trail.
Best Backpacking In Maine
Our comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in Maine.
9 Reasons to Join the Summer's Biggest Hiking Party
Register for our 24-hour thru-hike AT in a Day on August 20, 2016 and be part of something huge.
Muddy Love In Shenandoah
All along the 23-mile Shenandoah Mountain trail and in the forested areas throughout the Appalachian Mountains, vernal pools are rich aquatic breeding grounds.
Trail Master: Q & A with record-breaking thru-hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis
Having just broken the speed record for thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, Jennifer Pharr Davis sits down to discuss gear, preparation, and the joy of a stellar hike.
Trail Advocate Leaves Legacy Behind
Appalachian Trail (AT) advocate Edward Garvey, 84, recently died of congestive heart failure at Arlington Hospital in Virginia.
Best Backpacking In Vermont
Our comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in Vermont.