James Staudacher, first thru-hiker on the Ice Age National Scenic TrailIAT JS 005-R Published July 24, 2019 at 600 × 401 in Jim Staudacher Looks Back: 40 Years After the First Thru-hike ← Previous Next → James’ low-tech camping gear. Photo courtesy of James Staudacher. First camping gear on the IAT.