HikeMore Online Newsletter - Appalachian Trail Edition - Spring 2004

Hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2003

What makes a person decide to break free from their everyday life and start hiking? After a little bit of research and planning, we decided to do just that. In 2003 we completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. We learned a little, ate a lot, thought way too much, and it was worth every step. Read More

Danger on the Trail

On the Trail, danger can sometimes lurk where you least expect it. Use common sense, and listen to your body, mind, and instincts no matter where the Trail may take you. Read More

Agony of the Feet

Stories abound of what hikers will face on the Appalachian Trail with regards to physical punishment. Here are the facts of how one hiker overcame pain to achieve her goal. Read More

Appalachian Trail Documentary

A "Class of 2001" Appalachian Trail thru-hiker hits the Trail again in 2003, this time with the intention of capturing the essence of the AT on video. Read More

Appalachian Trail 2003 Survey Results

Everyone who hikes the Appalachian Trail does it in his or her own way, but there are some matters on which most tend to agree. We took a survey of a group of 2003 thru-hikers and received about 50 replies. Find out what hikers had to say about preparing for the trail, backpacking gear, health, food, and how their hike has changed their lives. Read More

Trail Food Ideas and Recipes

Just how does a hiker get a trail name like "Iron Chef," anyway? By spending months on the Appalachian Trail experimenting with ways to make trail food interesting, and well, good! Read More

Comics

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Trail Days in Damascus

Once a year, thousands of stinky (and clean former) hikers converge on the tiny town of Damascus, Virginia for days filled with eating, drinking, relaxation, and merriment. Read More

Additional Appalachian Trail Info

Links to additional sources of information about the Appalachian Trail. If you'd like to exchange listings, please contact us. Read More

Are you an avid hiker or just love the outdoors? If you have a story to tell, or would like to share your hiking and camping related experience and knowledge, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact us to find out how you can contribute to a future edition of the HikeMore Online Newsletter. We plan to cover a variety of topics including hiking trails, backpacking gear, and outdoor skills.

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