Serena Ryan

Serena Ryan is the owner of the Notch Hostel in North Woodstock, New Hampshire. Serena started the Notch to service not just Appalachian Trail hikers, but for all those that come to enjoy the White Mountains. Serena is passionate about social justice in the outdoor community and is the founder of the initiatives Summits in Solidarity and the North Country Social Justice Collective.

March 4, 2022

Give Me Shelter

When you are hiking on the Appalachian Trail and it starts raining, it’s nice to know that somewhere up ahead there is a cozy shelter you can duck into. Luckily, there are more than 250 trailside shelters on the AT.