“More Than a Third” of Appalachian Trail Closed Due to Hurricane Damage
Parks and trail towns along the southern reaches of the AT are devastated. Here's how hikers can help.
Appalachian Trail
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How Tara Dower Became the Fastest Ever on the Appalachian Trail
Minimal sleep, constant calories, and a relentless support crew helped “Candy Mama” shave 13 hours off of the fastest time ever recorded on the 2,190-mile route
There’s a New Queen of the Appalachian Trail’s Speed Record
Ultrarunner Tara “Candy Mama” Dower shaved 13 hours off Karel Sabbe’s previous record for hiking the iconic route
Thru-Hiking Legend Heather Anderson Just Set Another FKT
After a five year hiatus, thru-hiking legend Heather “Anish” Anderson just set another FKT, the 250-mile section of the Appalachian Trail that runs through Pennsylvania. In this essay, she explores how her relationship with the sport has evolved over the past decade since her ground-breaking Pacific Crest Trail record in 2013.
Why Do So Many Thru-Hikers Become Trail Runners?
Many of the skills involved with long hiking also lend themselves to going faster on trails.
Watch: Stringbean—The Appalachian Trail in Record Time
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Watch: Akuna Hikes
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The National Trails System 50th Anniversary: Appalachian Trail through Virginia
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North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail
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Top Trail Towns: Lynchburg, Virginia
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Chad Denning Dies on Appalachian Trail
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Scott Jurek on Pace to Break Appalachian Trail Speed Record
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Scott Jurek Sets New Speed Record on Appalachian Trail
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Thru-Hiker Sets New Unsupported Record for Appalachian Trail
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