“Among trail-builders, it is axiomatic that when hikers get tired, hikers get selfish.” — Robert Moor Copy Share Image
A significant fraction of thru-hikers reach Katahdin, then turn around and start back to Georgia. They just can't stop walking, which kind… — Bill Bryson Copy Share Image
“The hikers themselves would not have damaged their own tent in this way, even by accident, so this seems to suggest one… — Donnie Eichar Copy Share Image
“To tell you the truth, I'm amazed we've come this far," he said, and I agreed. We had hiked 500 miles, a… — Bill Bryson Copy Share Image
I love the fact that we are surrounded by this spectacular natural beauty that routinely strikes us dead. Hikers walk off into… — Chelsea Cain Copy Share Image
Humans pull together in an odd way when they're in the wilderness. It's astonishing how few people litter and how much they… — Nicholas Kristof Copy Share Image
“Out there in the woods, there’s no one to impress and no one to judge you. The only people you’ll see are… — Kyle Rohrig Copy Share Image
“You can tell thru-hikers when you see them on the trail. Though they come in many flavors, they all have a knowledge… — Tanner Critz Copy Share Image
“The unwritten rule for hikers is to take one of whatever is provided. If there is a large selection or quantity, then… — Kyle Rohrig Copy Share Image
“That's when I realize that the statistics the Officials give us do not matter to me. I know there are many people… — Ally Condie Copy Share Image
