Modern technolgy, in the form of smart phones and small laptop computers, has enabled AT hikers the abilty to chronical their expereinces on the Appalachian Trail in the moment, if they have a strong signal and enough battery. Hikers often upload their text and images on websites like"Trail Jornals" (http://trailjournals.com), "Postholer" (http://www.postholer.com/journals/Appalachian-Trail/2016/3/1/1), and "Facebook".

Here is a link to the journal uploaded onto" Trail Journals" by a through hiker named Marmalade.