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Hello from Montana
Hiya! I'm Montana. Ironically, my name means “mountain,” and mountains are my obsession. At the summit of Mt. Baker. Ecstatic. ...so are rocks. I've been a climber for five years...
Getting in the Zone
Well, it's reached that point. Much like the last time I decided to go walk up and down mountains for awhile, the idea of the freedom and simplicity of being...
6 Advantages of Being A Section Hiker
This summer I am hitting AT for the first time. I have spent way too much money on gear, scrutinized every gram of every piece of gear going into my...
Why I Regret Using Spotify
Okay, so I claimed I wake myself up in the morning to workout, but I lied. I actually have help and owe more than a few people 'thanks yous' for getting my lazy...
Pox & Puss Episode #30 – The Dirty Thirty
Here it is! Our Thirtieth Episode! The first REAL episode of 2014! We talk TICKS! Are you Allergic to beef? You probably are...talk to your doctor. Journey and his neighborhood...
Anatomy of an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker’s First Aid Kit
In addition to being the mom of a 2014 thru-hiker, I’m a registered nurse and EMT. So I have given Sarah’s first aid kit a lot of thought. The everyday...
Advice I Can’t Yet Give
I haven't started hiking yet. So what can I offer the AT blogging world at this point? I certainly don't have my own complete list of AT Thru-Hiking Tips yet. I don't...
I’m Looking for a Dime
My decision to hike the A.T. last April had many uncertainties for me. The most miles I'd ever walked deliberately and consecutively, that I was aware of, was about four-and-a-half....
Muscle & Motivation
With my upcoming adventure, it seems the only thing this coffee addict says more than "I'd like a grande, Blonde Roast" is "I’m thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail." As you all know, this...
How to Get Sponsored for Your Thru-Hike
How I got more than $2,000 in free gear for my Appalachian Trail thru-hike. The following post outlines how you can do the same.