The elevation gain of the Appalachian Trail alone is enough to frighten off prospective hikers – it’s the equivalent of climbing Mt. Everest 16 times. Still, more than 3,000 people attempt to ...

(WFXR) – The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of the hiker found dead along the Andy Layne area of the Appalachian Trail on ... Schenectady, NY was found dead ...

Rob Weisberg was about halfway through hiking the arduous 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail when he first crossed paths with the young man. Months of grueling hiking had been taking their toll on the ...