As you can imagine our first day out was rough. With poorly organized packs we only made it 6.2 miles the first day. Camping at the base of long creek falls. Beautiful first night!!! Our second day was much better as our packs were feeling better. We got 10 miles in when we […]
As we prepare…….. WE PREPARE MORE!!!!!
I have not yet begun my adventure. Yet I know what it takes. Is that arrogant of me? Some might say yes but i have found in my time that most people who are nay sayers and doubters tend to be those who have not fully thought ahead. Not just of what they might like […]
Thru-Hikers Sponsored by Adventure Possible 2015
Congratulations to the 2015 Sponsored Thru-Hikers! Adventure Possible is excited to announce the recipients of the first annual thru-hiker sponsorship: Johnny Monroe and Amanda Zorc. Beginning March 14, 2015, Johnny and Amanda begin their Northbound (NOBO) thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. The duo will be creating a photographic documentary of the entire trail, and they […]
Food Preparation and Resupplying for the Appalachian Trail – What I Learned
Well, after an unfortunate ankle injury I “SnapShot” have had to come home for some much needed physical therapy. I can honestly say that I am truly jealous of those of you who are still out there trekking away, including you Johnny Adventure. ;o) Now that I have had a taste of the freedom and […]
10 Tips for Preparing for Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike
Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail is an enormous undertaking that requires ample preparation. The last thing you want to do is hit the trail without your mind, body, and gear being ready! Here are our top ten tips to help you prepare for a successful Appalachian Trail thru-hike: HIKER HACK: Before getting to the list, here’s […]
What is an Appalachian Trail Trail Name? How do I get one?
You’ve surely come across trail journals from people with names like Stomper and Funky Butt and wondered who in their right mind would give their children those monikers. And the answer is: no one. These aren’t the names that parents gave their squealing babies at birth. These are the names that they adopted on the […]
10 Energy Foods that help hiking the Appalachian Trail
Planning out your food for the AT is a complicated process. Replenishing the 3,000-6,000 calories you’ll burn each day requires an awful lot of food! To make things even harder, your food needs to be to be lightweight, nutrient dense, and resistant to spoiling. And you want it to taste really good, too! While backpacking […]
How do I get to Springer Mountain to start an Appalachian Trail hike?
There are so many important logistics to consider when planning a big thru-hike that it can be easy to forget some of the smaller ones – like just how you’re going to get there! If you’re planning a northbound thru-hike on the AT, you will be starting at Springer Mountain, Georgia. So how are you […]