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Meet the Winners of the 2015 Badger Sponsorship Powered by LARABAR
At the beginning of this month, we unveiled the Badger Sponsorship Powered by LARABAR where a handful of aspiring thru-hikers would win some excellent gear, food, and resources, including a grand
The Top Instagram Photos from the #AppalachianTrail This Week
We continue to peruse all of the wonderful pictures from Instagram with the hashtag #AppalachianTrail and #AppalachianTrials and select a few of the best each week. This week we take a look at
Weeks 2 & 3 in New Zealand: Exploring close to home
Dunedin, where I am taking classes as part of my MBA exchange program, has the makings of a great college town. It’s got a lot of restaurants, bars, a nice...
Emily’s AT Thru-Hike Gear List
From trowel to tent, this is my Appalachian Trail Thru-hike gear list. BLAM!
The AT Guide vs. The Thru-Hiker’s Companion
When it comes to Appalachian Trail guidebooks, there are really only two options: The Thru-Hiker’s Companion by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and The A.T. Guide by David “Awol” Miller. I...
Speed Dating and Going Steady – Is Breaking Up Hard to Do?
Thoughts (mostly) for NOBOs Several blogs ago, I discussed some of those questions prospective thru-hikers hear over and over again. Aside from asking if I was carrying weaponry, the most common
Take Great Hiking Photos With Your Smartphone
Chances are you'll want to share your incredible experiences through photos. Yet, hiking with your DSLR can be bulky and even taking your point and shoot is extra weight and...
Go Beard or Go Home!
Men: Do you want to look more masculine? How about prevent sun burn and potential cancer? How about reduce your risk of allergies while spending time in the great outdoors?...
One Weight Weenie’s Desert Gear List
If you've read any of my other articles you might remember that I am not hiking the AT this year, but the Arizona and Continental Divide trails (along with the Te...
Protected: The Longest Walk
They found the tumor at the base of my brain in July 2011. Prior to that I had terrible neck pain for months leading to sleepless nights and angry days....