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Second cause of death released after 2 hikers, father and daughter, found dead near Mount Katahdin summit in freezing conditions
By Julia Clarke published
The bodies of Tim Keiderling and his daughter Esther were found near the summit of Maine's highest peak in challenging weather conditions

Cause of death revealed after 2 hikers, father and daughter, discovered dead near summit of Mount Katahdin
By Julia Clarke last updated
The bodies of Tim Keiderling and his daughter Esther were found near the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail in challenging weather conditions

Appalachian Trail hikers can now skip a dangerous detour around areas damaged by Hurricane Helene thanks to a new ferry
By Will Symons published
Parts of the famous trail are still recovering after the tropical cyclone caused devastation last autumn

Appalachian Trail thru-hikers of 2024 have spoken, and this was the most irritating part of their adventure
By Julia Clarke published
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy has released its survey results for 2024, and not everyone is hiking with deep reverence for nature

Ultra runner Tara Dower re-signs with Altra after raising $100k for charity during record-breaking Appalachian Trail dash
By Julia Clarke published
The athlete ran the iconic trail in just 40 days, 18 hours and 5 minutes in September

This Altra Olympus 5 is one of the most popular shoes among Appalachian Trail hikers – get them up to 30% off right now
By Julia Clarke published
Deals A 2023 survey found this model to be second most popular amongst thru-hikers

"We ask for patience" – Appalachian Trail thru-hikers derailed by Hurricane Helene
By Julia Clarke published
Hikers who suspend or detour their hikes will still be considered thru-hikers

Female ultra runner sets new overall speed record on Appalachian Trail with 40-day dash from Maine to Georgia
By Julia Clarke published
Tara Dower shaved over 13 hours of Karel Sabbe's 2018 record
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