Joys Abounding

the MACK family (Matthew, Amelia, Charlotte, & Kara) take on the adventure of a NOBO thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2022

On your Left

Dozens of times each day I find myself stepping to the side of the trail to allow another hiker to pass by. Sometimes these are South-bound hikers who are coming down a steep trail. Trail etiquette states that the trail is yielded to the hiker going up. However, I am quick to jump to the side of the trail to allow someone to come down. It gives me a moment or two to catch my breath on the ascent. However, more often than not, the hikers passing...