The Appalachian Trail journey begins long before the first step on Springer Mountain or Katahdin.
This page serves as a roadmap for the years leading up to 2030.
Major milestones include:
• Building a consistent walking program
• Increasing pack weight and endurance
• Completing local and regional training hikes
• Learning navigation, camping, and backpacking skills
• Testing gear and refining systems
• Improving overall strength, mobility, and health
• Completing progressively longer shakedown hikes
• Developing a detailed thru-hike plan
Progress updates will be added as milestones are completed.
The goal is not simply to reach 2030. The goal is to arrive prepared.