As Hurricane Helene swept across the Southeast, its effects have rippled through the Appalachian region - particularly impacting several trail towns that serve as vital waypoints for Appalachian Trail hikers.

Here, experienced thru-hiker & Triple Crowner Catmando gives information on the hurricane and its impact including:

Follow along with Catmando here:

⁠⁠Catmando's Instagram⁠⁠

⁠⁠Catmando's YouTube⁠⁠

Local Relief Fund Donation Links:

Erwin Relief Fund

Roan Mountain Community Fund

Damascus Recovery Fund

Appalachian Trail Hostel Donation Funds:

Uncle Johnny’s Hostel

The Station at 19E

Laughing Heart Lodge

Woodchuck Hostel

Other Organizations Taking Donations:

Appalachian Trail Conservancy

Appalachian Voices Hurricane Relief

Samaritan’s Purse International Relief

YouTube Video Link:

Mountains Calling Appalachian Trail Devastation Video

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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis