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Before I get to the AT, Let me Tempt you With this Stunning European Trail!
WELCOME TO MY FIRST POST! I'm excited that you're joining me as I start this big adventure. Hiking the full length of the AT will certainly be a challenge. But add to that,...
Plans for a 2,000+ Mile Hike and the Obligatory “Why?”
The “why” is hard to articulate for me, and as you’ll find, took about 14 months to arrange itself in my brain to come out in (at least semi) coherent...
How to Answer the “Bear Question” or: Planning for the (Eventually) Inevitable
In the months leading up to my 2016 AT thru-hike, the number one question asked by friends and family was simple and straight-forward – “But what about bears?” Bears weren’t...
Dusty Camel Sets Out to Thru-Hike the Arizona Trail (with a Ridiculous Catch)
There's a good chance you're already familiar with Ian Mangiardi and/or Andy Laub. Seven years ago, by the fate of the Internet overlords, I was put in touch with Ian...
Putting My Best Foot Forward
The AT has already humbled me, and I haven't even started.
Our differences & similarities: raising the bar while on the trail.
In addition to the reason I'm thru-hiking, I am also looking forward to getting away from the intrusive, unavoidable noise pollution of our multi-media coverage of politics and the dissent...
Shelving, Surgery, and Success: Why I’m thru-hiking, Why I need your help, and Why that’s actually okay.
In 41 days, I will begin my thru-hike attempt of the Appalachian Trail. And I’ve got to be honest with you, I’m shitting my pants a little. The absolute monstrosity...
Why I Hike Alone
I almost always hike and backpack alone.
Meet the 2017 Badger Sponsorship Winners!
At the beginning of this month, we unveiled the 2017 Badger Sponsorship, where a handful of aspiring thru-hikers would win some very tubular gear, food, and resources, including a grand prize
The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Training for the AT (in Winter)
This is my plan. My plan may not work for you.* To each his/her own! Nutrition Eat lots of Ramen. Add things to it like veggies and eggs...