Comments on: Thru-hiking the recession on the Appalachian Trail http://matadornetwork.com/sports/thru-hiking-the-recession-on-the-appalachian-trail/ travel culture worldwide Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:32:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Appalachian Trail thru hiking | Sytycdism info http://matadornetwork.com/sports/thru-hiking-the-recession-on-the-appalachian-trail/#comment-44722 Appalachian Trail thru hiking | Sytycdism info Wed, 12 Jan 2011 03:49:41 +0000 http://matadorsports.com/?p=4107#comment-44722 [...] Thru-Hiking the Recession on the Appalachian Trail [...] [...] Thru-Hiking the Recession on the Appalachian Trail [...]

]]> By: Explore Maine with Eric Warren http://matadornetwork.com/sports/thru-hiking-the-recession-on-the-appalachian-trail/#comment-44280 Explore Maine with Eric Warren Fri, 10 Dec 2010 19:08:17 +0000 http://matadorsports.com/?p=4107#comment-44280 [...] enthusiast, the journey is also capturing what happens on the journey. Take a cue from Eric and explore your surrounding wilderness and always stay curious about what is around that next bend in the [...] [...] enthusiast, the journey is also capturing what happens on the journey. Take a cue from Eric and explore your surrounding wilderness and always stay curious about what is around that next bend in the [...]

]]> By: Thru-Hiking with Rocky: On the Trail Again – Thru-Hiking the Recession on the Appalachian Trail – Is thru-hiking the AT life changing? – WhiteBlaze – Appalachian Trail – and more « Hiking http://matadornetwork.com/sports/thru-hiking-the-recession-on-the-appalachian-trail/#comment-44093 Thru-Hiking with Rocky: On the Trail Again – Thru-Hiking the Recession on the Appalachian Trail – Is thru-hiking the AT life changing? – WhiteBlaze – Appalachian Trail – and more « Hiking Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:32:14 +0000 http://matadorsports.com/?p=4107#comment-44093 [...] With uncertain futures and few jobs available, some recently unemployed are viewing the hit as a time for personal growth and taking to the trails. visit. [...] [...] With uncertain futures and few jobs available, some recently unemployed are viewing the hit as a time for personal growth and taking to the trails. visit. [...]

]]> By: Where to Hike for Free During National Park Week | LunarTravel.net http://matadornetwork.com/sports/thru-hiking-the-recession-on-the-appalachian-trail/#comment-43519 Where to Hike for Free During National Park Week | LunarTravel.net Sun, 11 Apr 2010 01:36:34 +0000 http://matadorsports.com/?p=4107#comment-43519 [...] Mountains have more than 800 miles of hiking trails running through it, including 70 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Though Great Smoky Mountains is one of the most-visited national parks in the US, its trails offer [...] [...] Mountains have more than 800 miles of hiking trails running through it, including 70 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Though Great Smoky Mountains is one of the most-visited national parks in the US, its trails offer [...]

]]> By: Sam http://matadornetwork.com/sports/thru-hiking-the-recession-on-the-appalachian-trail/#comment-43643 Sam Fri, 02 Apr 2010 04:02:49 +0000 http://matadorsports.com/?p=4107#comment-43643 I was one of those 343 that thru-hiked the AT last year! I can definitely attest to there being lots of folks who were hiking because of the recession. When I finished the trail I thought I was done with long distance hiking forever. But after a few months I really started to miss trail life. There is something so nice about having to worry about nothing but walking, eating, and where I'll sleep that night.... But don't be fooled, the AT was the hardest thing I've ever done. But it was also the most incredible! I was one of those 343 that thru-hiked the AT last year! I can definitely attest to there being lots of folks who were hiking because of the recession. When I finished the trail I thought I was done with long distance hiking forever. But after a few months I really started to miss trail life. There is something so nice about having to worry about nothing but walking, eating, and where I’ll sleep that night…. But don’t be fooled, the AT was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. But it was also the most incredible!

]]> By: Robyn http://matadornetwork.com/sports/thru-hiking-the-recession-on-the-appalachian-trail/#comment-43571 Robyn Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:35:38 +0000 http://matadorsports.com/?p=4107#comment-43571 I so so love and miss the Trail...wonder if there's room in my life for a repeat hike...maybe this season? hmmmm....will report back. I so so love and miss the Trail…wonder if there’s room in my life for a repeat hike…maybe this season? hmmmm….will report back.

]]> By: uberVU - social comments http://matadornetwork.com/sports/thru-hiking-the-recession-on-the-appalachian-trail/#comment-43497 uberVU - social comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:11:48 +0000 http://matadorsports.com/?p=4107#comment-43497 <strong>Social comments and analytics for this post...</strong> This post was mentioned on Twitter by candicewalsh: RT @matadornetwork Thru-Hiking the Recession on the Appalachian Trail http://is.gd/a846y (via @DirtbagWriter) #hiking... Social comments and analytics for this post…

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]]> By: JoAnna http://matadornetwork.com/sports/thru-hiking-the-recession-on-the-appalachian-trail/#comment-43456 JoAnna Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:45:30 +0000 http://matadorsports.com/?p=4107#comment-43456 I think that people are also hiking the Appalachian Trail because it's a cheap alternative to other kinds of outdoor adventure travel right now. Like you mentioned, it's $3000-$5000, which is significantly less expensive for those who can just drive to the trail and use what they've got versus buying a plane ticket and passport, piling up on vaccinations and possibly having to pay a tour guide for a similar type of adventure in another place. I think that people are also hiking the Appalachian Trail because it’s a cheap alternative to other kinds of outdoor adventure travel right now. Like you mentioned, it’s $3000-$5000, which is significantly less expensive for those who can just drive to the trail and use what they’ve got versus buying a plane ticket and passport, piling up on vaccinations and possibly having to pay a tour guide for a similar type of adventure in another place.

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