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Advantages and Disadvantages of a May Start Thru-Hike
This past summer, I completed a northbound thru-hike starting on May 20th. Because I started so late, my thru-hike was very different than a typical thru-hike. In this post, I...
An Introduction: The Birth of a Thru-Hiking Dream
Let’s take a step in the time machine and head back to the good old days of 2012... “Would you like some space for milk or cream?” This is what...
7 Reasons Why Hiking the Appalachian Trail is for Lazy People Too
You might think that hiking the Appalachian Trail is only for those who possess high levels of athletic prowess and boundless amounts of energy. Sure, walking over 2000 miles is...
Six Degrees of Suck: A 2013 Thru Hiker Shares Chronological Trials of the Appalachian Trail
While thru hiking the Appalachian Trail will most definitely prove to be one of the single most rewarding experiences of your life, we all know that doesn’t make it any...
Five Steps Towards Avoiding Injury
Upon embarking on a ~2,200 mile journey travelled solely by foot (see what I did there?) one can expect their fair share of minor injuries. With proper care, these injuries...
Inside the Pros Packs: Terry “Serial” Klott of A Trail Life
There are few people on earth I admire more than the good folks at A Trail Life: Jill "Minutes" Bandur and Terry "Serial" Klott. The duo perfectly embody what makes...
8 Ways to Stave Off (Or Embrace) The Insanity Of Long Distance Hiking
So let's face it, your new life on the trail will be fascinating and invigorating for a while, but eventually you will get bored with walking. Problem is, you've got...
Inside the Pro’s Packs: Ian Mangiardi of Modern Explorer Inc.
At this point, if you don't know who Ian Mangiardi is, I have no choice but to assume that this is your first time to the site. In that case,...
On Health and Being Mindful
Watch this first. I'm not a health guru. I wouldn't even consider myself a "healthy" person. I'm the kind of person that scoffs at the oh I better only eat...
How to Support One Thru-Hiker’s Amazing Project + 9 Stunning Photos from the Trail
The following is a preview of a soon-to-be printed, limited edition photo book called Northbound. It's a project put together by 2013 thru-hiker, Michael "Dumptruck" Wilson. The below excerpt from