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Should You Pick Your Own Trail Name for Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail?

Here’s what I recommend and why

May 4, 2023

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May 4, 2023

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What Kind of Jobs Do Appalachian Trail Thru-hikers Have so They Hike for Months Instead of Work?

Learn the occupations of thru-hikers, plus see how likely hikers in each occupation are to complete — or quit — thru-hikes.

Apr 22, 2023

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Apr 22, 2023

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Self-limiting Beliefs: How Tall Do You Need to Be to Thru-hike the Appalachian Trail?

What research says about height and hiking, PLUS 4 places on the A.T. where you’ll wish you were taller

Mar 31, 2023

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Mar 31, 2023

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How Confident Are You That You Can Thru-hike the Appalachian Trail?

Ask yourself these questions to see if you have false confidence.

Mar 24, 2023

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Mar 24, 2023

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How Weather Wimps Can Handle the Heat and Cold While Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail

Plus: The best swimming pools and milkshakes on the Appalachian Trail

Mar 20, 2023

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Mar 20, 2023

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Mental Toughness May Be Your Downfall When Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail

Learn why hikers with high mental toughness scores quit their A.T. thru-hikes — and what you can do differently

Mar 15, 2023

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Mar 15, 2023

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Problems That Plague Hikers Your Age When They Try to Thru-hike the Appalachian Trail

Learn why hikers in their 20s, 30s, 40s, etc. quit so you can prevent this from happening to you.

Mar 5, 2023

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Mar 5, 2023

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How Much Does Hiking the Appalachian Trail REALLY Cost?!

Hint: $5,000 is the wrong answer. Here’s a breakdown of some unexpected expenses.

Feb 28, 2023

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Feb 28, 2023

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The 3 Mental Challenges that Caused 22% of Appalachian Trail Thru-hikers To Quit Hiking

Are you hard core enough to handle these specific challenges?

Feb 27, 2023

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Feb 27, 2023

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Why Youngsters Are Able to Complete a Thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail

Hint: It’s not necessarily because they’re physically stronger.

Jan 14, 2023

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Jan 14, 2023

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I’m a professor of performance psychology, fascinated by mental toughness. Sport | Outdoors | Exercise | Career | Leadership

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