n April 1st, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) unveiled an ambitious plan to modernize the 2,190-mile footpath by installing high-efficiency, weather-resistant escalators and moving sidewalks on the trail’s most strenuous vertical sections. The project aims to broaden the famous hiking trail’s appeal among people who don’t enjoy hiking. Backcountry Escalators: A Modern Spin on a Classic Pastime Citing a need to “democratize the wilderness,” the ATC will begin the pilot phase this summer at Amicalola Falls and the infamous “Wildcat E” in New Hampshire. ...
On April 1st, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) unveiled an ambitious plan to modernize the 2,190-mile footpath by installing high-efficiency, weather-resistant escalators and moving sidewalks on the trail’s most strenuous vertical sections. Th... [3815 chars]