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How I Got My Trail Name
Obtaining a"Trail Name" on the AT is kind of a big deal. Trail names are one of the oldest and most cherished traditions on the Appalachian Trail. A trail name,...
The Secret Life of Trees (or if a tree falls in the forest is it actually plotting to kill you?)
One of the quirkier things my husband has been worrying about as we prepare for our AT thru-hike is getting hit by a falling tree, which amuses me a bit. ...
Examining FKTs: The Kaiha Bertollini Case Study
For the latest, check out the update at the bottom of this post. Last week, we posted about Kaiha "Wild Card Ninja" Bertollini, a thru-hiker who was gunning for the self-supported FKT....
Pre-Trail “Zero” Days: Take Them
Rest your body and mind, don't wear yourself out before the starting line.
You’re doing what?!
Basically the exact words out of anyones mouth after I tell them of the adventure i'm starting in February are either "you're doing what?!" or, "It's going to take you...
Shakedown: Shoes, animal noises, water
We did a shakedown hike over Labor Day weekend in Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan on the North Country Trail (a 4,600-mile trail that runs from NY to ND but...
The good, the bad, and the “meh”: post trail gear thoughts
Limbo and I have been off the trail for over a month, which is hard to believe. We're slowly adjusting to "normal" life, although it hasn't been very normal for...
A Glimpse Into The Mind Of A Future Thru-hiker
I have always been amazed by the cultural melting pot of people that are drawn to the AT. There is nothing that I love more than meeting all the new...
Back on the trail
10 Week Sabbatical I guess it was a sabbatical. I broke my foot at the end of June and I have been off the trail for 10 weeks. Though I've...
Math Matters
Today was our big day. We’d been putting it off for months, focusing on getting in better condition before carrying any serious weight on our weekend hikes. But with only...