Thru-Hiker’s Journey

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Paul Mags — 1 Comment ↓

A mash-up of The Oregon Trail game from years past with a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Fun and entertaining!

Looking back: Thru-Hiker’s Handbook by Dan Bruce

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Paul Mags — 4 Comments ↓

The guide to carry when hiking the Appalachian Trail throughout the 1990s and the first years of the 2000s by Dan “Wingfoot” Bruce.

Top Campsites – A Baker’s Dozen

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓

A look at thirteen of my favorite campsites from over the years.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail – Rodale Press

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Paul Mags — 6 Comments ↓

An overview of a seminal two-volume set about the early years of the Appalachian Trail. A compendium of some of the first 46 people to travel this storied path.

Overview: The Appalachian Trail Reader

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

A look at a favorite book of mine: The Appalachian Trail Reader. One of the many viral trends currently happening is to list ten of your favorite books[1]. Books

On the Beaten Path – A reflection

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓

With the hype over Wild, here’s a look at my favorite thru-hiking memoir: On the Beaten Path.

A Quick and Dirty Guide to the Appalachian Trail

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Paul Mags — 11 Comments ↓

A quick and dirty guide to the Appalachian Trail. Hopefully, makes planning a long hike on the AT a bit less daunting and a little easier. Updated March 2017.

The Trail Show #9 – The Appalachian Trail

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

Happy End of Winter! Today we bring you Episode #9 – Our Appalachian Trail show!

Harpers Ferry 1998 : A Blast From My Past!

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Paul Mags — 4 Comments ↓

The Appalachian Trail confernece now has their hiker photos from Harpers Ferry online! Below is a photo of my from May 16th, 1998.

First time on the Appalachian Trail

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

1986 was the year I climbed Mt. Lafayette in New Hampshire. It was also my first time on the Appalachian Trail. This is a story of my first time on