By: Cindy Ross When long-distance hikers reach Pennsylvania on the Appalachian Trail, they are usually at a psychologically low point. Because the elevation map in this area reads like a cruising trail with little or no elevation change, except for … Continued
FRONT ROYAL, June 21 — Tom Gathman always wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail. His grandfather’s ashes are scattered atop Mount Katahdin, where Gath- man will end his trek in September. Like his grandfather, Gathman is a veteran, one of 14 who … Continued
On June 24, 2013, a very special group of thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail were honored in Harpers Ferry. Each of these hikers is a military service combat veteran currently on one of the most important missions of their life. … Continued
It’s peak season for north-bound Appalachian Trail thru-hikers here at the Nantahala River. And while everyone who attempts the 2,185-mile trek amazes us, this week we hosted 14 exceptional hikers: the second-year class of the Warrior Hike. Started last year … Continued