Author: Jordan Bowman
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What “A Walk in the Woods” Gets Wrong About Thru-Hiking and the Appalachian Trail
Whether due to dramatic license or simply getting it wrong, there are more than a few details in the “A Walk in the Woods” film adaptation that will make A.T. thru-hikers scoff into their oatmeal.
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Gear Review: Arc’teryx Bora² Mid GTX Hiking Boots
When I strap on the Arc’teryx Bora² Mid GTX Hiking Boots, I feel as if I have stepped into a completely new phase of boot development.
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A Year after the Appalachian Trail: A Thru-Hiker’s Retrospective
While the trail is undoubtedly beautiful and oh-so-satisfying to amble along, the adventure would have been so much less without the moment-to-moment interactions with other hikers who were similarly entranced by the trail.
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Baxter State Park vs. Scott Jurek: The Clash of Commercial Sports and Wilderness Preservation
The world record was not the only thing Scott Jurek earned when he completed the Appalachian Trail. According to a post on Baxter State Park’s Facebook page, Jurek was issued three summonses by a BSP ranger while celebrating his victory atop Baxter Peak, the Northern Terminus of the A.T.
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The Appalachian Trail Pub Crawl
Hiking the Appalachian Trail deprives us of many things, but there is one thing that most of us simply can’t survive without, something that pleases the soul as much as the taste buds. I am talking, of course, about beer.
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Report: Tick-Transmitted Powassan Virus “Worse Than Lyme Disease”
If thoughts of Lyme Disease were enough to keep you up at night, you might want to hide under covers after hearing this: Powassan Virus infections are reportedly on the rise. Published on TheTrek.co, April 2015.
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Gear Review: Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60
“Lighter is better.” It’s a mantra adopted by thousands of hikers in pursuit of the perfect ultralight backpack, one that offers comfortable support, bountiful space, and durability that will last thousands of miles on the toughest terrain. Published on TheTrek.co, February 2015,
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What You Need to Know About Lyme Disease and Deer Ticks on the Appalachian Trail
Forget bears, forget thunderstorms, forget things that go bump in the night: the real terror on the Appalachian Trail is the size of a sesame seed—or smaller. Published on TheTrek.co, December 2014.
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