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Trip Report: “The 5-State-Challenge Made Easier with an Emotional Support Beer” (Appalachian Trail — VA, WV, MD, and PA in One Day) (October 18, 2025) (44 miles)

“Where exactly was the last big climb? Could I have already climbed it?” After backpacking a continuous 39 miles almost nonstop, I was understandably tired, and my reasoning was fatigue-compromised. Moments ago, I had left the last of two hiker challenge checkpoints, and the Pennsylvania finish line was only five miles away. I had hiked... Continue Reading →

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DCUL Fall 2025 Newsletter

Message from Jen I’m excited to be a part of reintroducing DC UL Backpacking’s quarterly newsletter. Chandler is building on the great work done by Carrie Price, but he’s been putting a new and refreshed spin on it.  You may have already seen articles on our blog from Maddie and Jake as they explore the... Continue Reading →

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Flora of the Fall

Maples of the Mid-Atlantic By Maddie Beaudry Fall is here, and hikers everywhere are looking forward to cooler weather and appreciating the lovely fall colors. All deciduous trees will experience some color change, but the leaves of a lot of our common trees like tulip poplar and hickory will turn shades of yellow and brown... Continue Reading →

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Hiking Through History

The Hiking Judge: William O. Douglas and the C&O Canal by Jake Sawyer If you talk to enough members of DCUL, you’ll find a number of lawyers in our club. If he had the chance, Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas would have been one of them.  Justice Douglas hikes past a lock house on... Continue Reading →

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