WISPShould You Pick Your Own Trail Name for Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail?Here’s what I recommend and whyMay 4, 2023May 4, 2023
WISPWhat 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, 2023Apr 22, 2023
WISPSelf-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 tallerMar 31, 20232Mar 31, 20232
WISPHow Confident Are You That You Can Thru-hike the Appalachian Trail?Ask yourself these questions to see if you have false confidence.Mar 24, 2023Mar 24, 2023
WISPHow Weather Wimps Can Handle the Heat and Cold While Thru-hiking the Appalachian TrailPlus: The best swimming pools and milkshakes on the Appalachian TrailMar 20, 2023Mar 20, 2023
WISPMental Toughness May Be Your Downfall When Thru-hiking the Appalachian TrailLearn why hikers with high mental toughness scores quit their A.T. thru-hikes — and what you can do differentlyMar 15, 20232Mar 15, 20232
WISPProblems That Plague Hikers Your Age When They Try to Thru-hike the Appalachian TrailLearn why hikers in their 20s, 30s, 40s, etc. quit so you can prevent this from happening to you.Mar 5, 2023Mar 5, 2023
WISPHow 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, 2023Feb 28, 2023
WISPThe 3 Mental Challenges that Caused 22% of Appalachian Trail Thru-hikers To Quit HikingAre you hard core enough to handle these specific challenges?Feb 27, 2023Feb 27, 2023
WISPWhy Youngsters Are Able to Complete a Thru-hike of the Appalachian TrailHint: It’s not necessarily because they’re physically stronger.Jan 14, 20232Jan 14, 20232