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Failure: Get Bitter or Get Better
This is going to be a tough post for me to write, because there is something I have been very bitter about for a few months...I'll explain. I cannot think...
Just What I Needed
I have always loved rainy days. There's just something about the sound of raindrops hitting the windowpane that invites me to cuddle up with a hot beverage and a good...
Our 2016 Backpacker’s Holiday Gift Guide: Under $200
The gift perusing continues, with a slightly higher price point. Here are our writer's top picks for backpacking gifts in the middle price range. Good luck wrapping a pair of trekking poles.... if
Getting Through The Winter
When I lay still at night I can hear it. The small quiet voice inside of me. It’s whispering, but if I sit still, I can hear it. During the...
Are Paper Trail Guides Obsolete?
I want to make a confession, I used to obsessively look at my trusty trailguide all the time. Looking for water, camping spots, shelters...I don't do that any more. Now...
How to Survive Your First Day on the PCT
The first step of any journey is the hardest. How to survive your first day on the Pacific Crest Trail.
Once more into the unknown…
Once more it seems I am heading off in to the unknown and people I care about are concerned. Last time I left from Harpers Ferry to do what I...
11 Long Trails to Hike in Europe
Have you ever wanted to backpack through Europe and actually, you know, go backpacking?
Let’s Be Honest: Telling Everyone Your Intentions Is Scary
My name is Heather. In general, I am a stressed-out, Type A control-freak. I have been working since I was old enough to land a job. I have a huge...
Pre-Trail Life, Gear Thoughts, and Other Various Ramblings…
Let's talk about pre-trail life for a minute. I mean really get down to the honest, gritty, details. As in all of those late nights spent in front a screen researching...