Tara Dower Sets New Overall Supported Fastest Known Time on the Appalachian Trail Tara Dower set a new overall supported fastest known time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail in September 2024, beating Karel Sabbe’s 2018 record. Written by Eszter Horanyi September 23, 2024
The 6 Best Shorter Backpacking Trips on the Appalachian Trail The 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail takes a lot of research and preparation to thru-hike. If you don’t want to tackle it all at once, you can… Written by Xiaoling Keller January 08, 2024
Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike, 2nd Attempt: Upgrading My Thrifted and Gifted Gear to Try Again In March 2018, I set off on my first attempt to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail — but I didn’t make it. Now I’m heading back… Written by Xiaoling Keller March 01, 2023
Appalachian Trail Record: ‘Sunny’ Eberhart Becomes Oldest to Complete Thru-Hike M.J.‘ Sunny’ Eberhart is the oldest person to finish the Appalachian Trail. At 83 years young, he completed the hike on Sunday in Dalton, Mass. Written by Sam Anderson November 08, 2021
