One More Day on the AT

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One More Day on the AT In memory of Nate Loftis.

The One More Day organization provides annual thru-hike scholarships to individuals who have struggled with obstacles in their lives and are looking to find a sense of adventure and healing on the Appalachian Trail.

🏔️As Mount Katahdin in Maine closes for the season, we want to say congrats to all the northbound thru-hikers who reache...
10/17/2026

🏔️As Mount Katahdin in Maine closes for the season, we want to say congrats to all the northbound thru-hikers who reached the summit.

🍂To the southbounders still out there chasing those final miles toward Springer Mountain in Georgia, we’re cheering you on!

🥾No matter your terminus, we hope each challenging mile brought you growth and transformation. Here’s to every step, every milestone, and all that the trail provides in your unique journey.

💚Hike your own hike.

Elizabeth, YOU DID IT!Our 2026 One More Day on the AT thru-hike scholarship recipient, Elizabeth, has reached the Northe...
10/12/2026

Elizabeth, YOU DID IT!

Our 2026 One More Day on the AT thru-hike scholarship recipient, Elizabeth, has reached the Northern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail and summited Mount Katahdin!

From the first steps at Amicalola Falls to standing on top of Katahdin, Elizabeth’s journey has been one of courage, perseverance, and the incredible strength of the human spirit. We are SO incredibly proud of her and everything she has accomplished.

There’s so much more to share about this journey, but for now, we’re embracing this moment and celebrating this incredible milestone.

2,000+ miles. One incredible journey. One more day at a time.

✨Flashback Friday✨ to Nate aka “El-Chapo” and Rich aka “F-Word” out on the AT in 2018.This photo of El-Chapo and F-Word ...
10/02/2026

✨Flashback Friday✨ to Nate aka “El-Chapo” and Rich aka “F-Word” out on the AT in 2018.

This photo of El-Chapo and F-Word was taken during their peak, about a week before Trail Days. Two friends, waterfalls, very well-stocked packs, and a whole lot of laughter.

For F-Word, this moment represents getting to be “F-Word”instead of Rich. It represents being surrounded by people who encouraged each other to be silly, authentic, and completely themselves. And it represents the kind of happiness that can be hard to put into words.

📝Applications are OPEN!Every year, One More Day on the AT provides scholarships to individuals who are ready to take on ...
09/30/2026

📝Applications are OPEN!

Every year, One More Day on the AT provides scholarships to individuals who are ready to take on an Appalachian Trail thru-hike as part of their journey toward healing, recovery, growth, and a new chapter.

If you’ve been dreaming about the trail, wondering if this could be your year, or know someone who could benefit from this opportunity, NOW is the time to apply!

🌲 Applications are open for the 2027 thru-hike season
🗓️ Apply prior to November 30th, 2026
🔗 Link in Bio - onemoredayontheat.com

💚National Recovery Month💚“Recovery starts with a single step…and so does the AT.”⛰️As Recovery Month comes to a close, w...
09/30/2026

💚National Recovery Month💚

“Recovery starts with a single step…and so does the AT.”

⛰️As Recovery Month comes to a close, we wanted to share these powerful words from one of our past scholarship recipients about recovery, healing, and what the Appalachian Trail meant to her:

“Of all the things I’ve done, seen, or accomplished in my life, recovery from active addiction remains the thing I am most proud of and also the most protective of. So many people don’t get the opportunity to see what life is like once the drugs are gone, especially now with the current unpredictability and toxicity of the available drug supply.

Surviving my addiction is a gift that came through the support of other people and services, as well as some sort of inexplicable grace acting in my life. Actually recovering from my addiction is something completely different. It’s a lifelong process that, for me, takes perseverance, community, humility, and deep healing to keep.

When I set out on the trail with the One More Day foundation, I went knowing that the AT represented an aspect of deep healing for me. It was a dream restored, and then fulfilled.

Today, coming up on the one year anniversary of completing my thru-hike, I am profoundly grateful for the gifts and opportunities that recovery has brought to my life. At its best, recovery connects us back to our true selves. It allows us to live with hope, courage, and curiosity. It gives us the grit to know we can actually live out our biggest dreams.

My recovery community says that “recovery begins with a single step” - and so does the AT ;)”

🍂As we close out Recovery Month, we’re grateful for the people who remind us that recovery can open the door to healing, dreams, and a life beyond addiction. Take the first step.

✨Flashback Friday✨ A photo taken by one of our 2022 One More Day on the AT thru-hike partial scholarship recipients, Jus...
09/25/2026

✨Flashback Friday✨ A photo taken by one of our 2022 One More Day on the AT thru-hike partial scholarship recipients, Justin aka New Shoes. Justin Tucker

👉Can you name where on trail this is?

Justin shared in 2022:
“My name is Justin Tucker and my pronouns are he/him/his. I’m 29 years old and was born and raised in Baltimore, MD. Though I was a very athletic kid who played multiple sports, I was never encouraged to do more exploring outdoors, and therefore was a complete stranger to activities such as hiking and camping while growing up. That would change upon reaching my mid-twenties. After graduating college and struggling to navigate the fast-paced New York City lifestyle, I would be met with the biggest challenge of my life following the unexpected su***de of a close friend in 2018. Extreme sadness and depression took hold of me, which I still struggle with to this day. It was during that difficult time where I learned about the Appalachian Trail and decided that I would one day thru-hike it. The loss of my friend completely changed my view of life as well as how I want to exist in this world. In spite of the sadness and depression I’ve faced, his memory has motivated me to put more effort toward stepping outside of my comfort zone, which is part of the reason why I am taking on this challenge. I see this thru-hike as an opportunity to heal from the pain I’ve endured, to test my physical and mental toughness, as well as to envision a brighter future for myself. The trail is what I now consider home, and it is my hope that making myself visible in this space will encourage others with a similar story and similar struggles to pursue their own adventure.”

🥾Thru-Hike Thursday UPDATE on Elizabeth’s Journey!Elizabeth has reached Mile 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣After a few days without servic...
09/24/2026

🥾Thru-Hike Thursday UPDATE on Elizabeth’s Journey!

Elizabeth has reached Mile 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣

After a few days without service, Elizabeth checked in with an update from Maine, and it sounds like she is soaking up every moment of these final miles.

The nights have been cold, but the days have been absolutely beautiful. The leaves in Maine are beginning to explode with color, making this part of her journey even more special.

What’s perhaps most meaningful is that Elizabeth isn’t rushing toward the finish line. She’s found herself in a little bubble of hikers who have slowed down to savor the end of their journeys, and instead of feeling exhausted and ready for it to be over, she has found a renewed love and appreciation for the trail.

She’s sleeping in, enjoying slow mornings, taking blue blazes, and spending an hour eating lunch while taking in beautiful views. She even made a friend in the Whites, and the two have decided to finish the trail together.

After everything Elizabeth has experienced along the way, she says this feels like the culmination of everything she had hoped to get from this journey, and so much more.

And now, she’s just about there. She can’t believe her next update will be her last.

She understands now why so many hikers say Maine is their favorite state. Beautiful, peaceful, challenging, fun, and a truly magical way to end an incredible hike!!!

⛰️Thinking about hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2027?If you’ve been dreaming about stepping onto the trail, making a ch...
09/22/2026

⛰️Thinking about hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2027?

If you’ve been dreaming about stepping onto the trail, making a change, finding some healing, and giving yourself the chance to see what you’re capable of, this could be your opportunity.

📝One More Day on the AT thru-hike scholarship applications are OPEN!

✨Our scholarships help make an Appalachian Trail thru-hike possible for individuals who are using the trail as part of their journey toward healing and personal growth. You don’t have to have everything figured out. You just have to take the first step.

🗓️Applications must be submitted prior to November 30, 2026. If the trail has been calling your name, we encourage you to apply. Your journey could start with one application.📝

🔗Link in Bio.

💚National Recovery Month💚Sometimes recovery can be finding a new sense of purpose and learning new ways to cope. Sometim...
09/20/2026

💚National Recovery Month💚

Sometimes recovery can be finding a new sense of purpose and learning new ways to cope. Sometimes recovery starts with a decision to make a change. Sometimes it starts with asking for help. And sometimes it starts with simply making it through one more day.

There can also be something powerful about practicing mindfulness in nature. Slowing down, paying attention to your surroundings, moving your body, breathing fresh air, and being present in the moment can create space to step away from stress, reconnect with yourself, and develop healthier ways of coping. For some people in addiction recovery, time in nature can be a meaningful part of that process.

One more day. One more step. One more mile.

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