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Appalachian Trail

Experienced Hiker’s Death Linked to Vermont Floods: 3rd Fatality Attributed to Catastrophic July Storms

The Vermont State Police investigating the death of an experienced hiker on the Appalachian Trail suspect that the severe floods sweeping Vermont may have claimed another life. If verified, the demise of 67-year-old Robert Kerker will mark the third death officials have linked to the destructive storms that have been inundating the state since July 9th. Related: Historic Flooding in […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | July 30, 2023
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67-Year-Old Appalachian Trail Hiker Missing For 3-Weeks Was Last Seen in Killington, VT

The Vermont State Police is looking for a missing 67-year-old man who was last seen on July 9, 2023, at the Inn at Long Trail in Killington. Robert Kerker was reported overdue by his family to the National Park Service on July 24, 2023. Related: Historic Flooding in Vermont Damages Ski Areas and Towns, More Rain in the Forecast The […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | July 28, 2023
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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Pipeline to Cross Underneath Appalachian Trail

After a strenuous and drawn-out legal battle, the Supreme Court ruled Monday in favor of a pipeline company to construct a new 600-mile natural gas pipeline that would cross underneath the Appalachian Trail on federal land. Related: Get Paid to Drink Beer and Hike the Appalachian Trail NPR News reports that The 7-2 decision overturned one part of a lower court […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 17, 2020
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Get Paid to Drink Beer and Hike the Appalachian Trail

Getting paid to drink beer and hike the Appalachian Trail may sound too good to be true, but the Devil’s Backbone Brewing Company is hiring someone to do just that as a Chief Hiking Officer. The duties of this dream job include hiking the entire 2,000 mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine, sleeping under the stars, creating social media […]

Lynn Barlow | June 5, 2020
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The Appalachian Trail Is No Longer a Viable Place to Practise Social Distancing

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The Appalachian Trail, given its ever-increasing popularity over the past weeks, is no longer a viable space to practice social distancing. Sandra Marra, President & CEO of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy issued this statement yesterday, asking hikers to please stay away from the famous route. In these unprecedented times, I am making an unprecedented request: please stay away from the Appalachian […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 27, 2020
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The National Trails System: America’s Gem

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If you’ve been on a trail this summer, there’s a good chance you’ve already visited America’s expansive National Trails System. The United States is a geographically vast region, one home to endless and diverse terrain. However, with 88,600 miles of trail covering 90 National Forests, 80 National Parks, and more than 100 major metropolitan areas, the National Trail System is […]

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Dylan Craig | August 2, 2019
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VIDEO: Karel Sabbe Holds New Appalachian Trail Speed Record

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Jenah MacGrain | September 3, 2018
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Happy 80th Birthday To The Appalachian Trail

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The Appalachian Trail turns 80 years old this month! Stretching 2,190 miles from Maine to Georgia, the A.T. passes through 14 states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia. Completed in August of 1937, the A.T. is one of the longest continuously marked footpaths in the world. […]

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Avatar photo Lindsay Hayden | August 9, 2017
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