AT: an abbreviation for Appalachian Trail White-blaze: the six-inch by two-inch swatches of paint on trees and rocks that mark the trail. Blue-blaze: the side trails are usually marked by blue paint. They may take you on short-cuts, side attractions, to the summit of mountains...
Hitch-hiking is a necessary part of the trail. You will need to go into towns to resupply on food. There are some towns that the trail runs right through; like Hot Springs, NC; Damascus, VA; Harpers Ferry, WV; and Dalton, MA. However, there will come a time when you are out of food and...
I wanted to talk about how great this pack is. I used the Osprey Aura 65 on my thru-hike and it did amazing. There are a few things I look for in a good pack, and this one has them all. Comfort. This is the number one thing I keep in mind when choosing a pack. If my pack is...