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Appalachian Trail

Appalachian Trail

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This spring, Virginia-based photographers Chet Strange and Parker Michels-Boyce set up a photo booth at Mile 806 of the Appalachian Trail. Using a classic studio backdrop, they captured dozens of northbound thru-hikers as they made their way toward Cold Mountain in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Strange and Michels-Boyce aimed to capture the variety of folks and personalities tackling one of America鈥檚 great trails. Here are 13 of our favorites.
Exploration & Survival

Portraits of the Appalachian Trail

This spring, Virginia-based photographers Chet Strange and Parker Michels-Boyce set up a photo booth at Mile 806 of the Appalachian Trail. Using a classic studio backdrop, they captured dozens of northbound thru-hikers as they made their way toward Cold Mountain in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Strange and Michels-Boyce aimed to capture the variety of folks and personalities tackling one of America鈥檚 great trails. Here are 13 of our favorites.

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In early August, Karl Meltzer will make his third attempt to cover the Appalachian Trail鈥檚 2,160 miles in record time.
Running

Can This Guy Break Scott Jurek's Appalachian Trail Speed Record?

Jurek will pace Meltzer for part of the run

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Counting on GPS trackers, personal beacons, and cell phone reception while in the backcountry is a mistake, wilderness experts say.
Hiking

Technology Really Does Make Thru-Hiking More Dangerous

GPS trackers and cell phones give us a false sense of security in the wilderness. And with more thru-hikers than ever set to take on the Appalachian Trail this year, we should be on alert.

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