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Your socks are your best friends. Know how to care for and feed them.
INTRODUCTION: These are the socks you will have if you take care of them. See? They're happy, like your feet! Do you really want to hike without socks? I know...
Alternative Documentation for Hikes: Leave the Camera at home.
Are you sick of hauling a camera, charger, cables, and cases all amounting to three or more pounds of equipment? Sick of being anywhere near electronics? Absolutely hate looking at...
UNORTHODOX GEAR REVIEW: DARN TOUGH FRED TUTTLE SOCKS
The wine-dark waters of the loud-roaring brook crashed Down the mighty mountain, pride of Vulcan, As mortals strove with time-bound step To the high summit's wide-watching peak. Cold though the
I’m Home Free, Not Homeless
~The Final Countdown~ Well here it is folks, 8 days stand between myself and the start of another epic adventure i've been dreaming of ever since i first stepped foot...
Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear AC Long Sleeve Men’s Henley
(Disclaimer: This item was donated for the purposes of reviewing.) Basic Specs Name: Mountain Hardwear AC Henley (Men's) Material: A super light poly-blend grid vent Features: Three-button
Breaking Rules
What Is That Noise We set an alarm to make the 6:30 am pickup. First alarm setting of the trip and hopefully the last. It was worth it though as...
Socializing on the Trail
Socializing and enjoying the thru hiker community is a huge part of hiking the Appalachian Trail. Some people seek out the social scenes (like shelter areas) more than others, but...
Why Am I Hiking the Appalachian Trail?
The Beginning Many years ago while I was camping in the Smoky Mountain National Park with my then fourteen year old son and my husband, we came across the Appalachian...
Mile 106.2 – Mile 207.1
Mile 114.0 For most of yesterday and last night I spent my time in Franklin, NC. It was really great. It was my first time in a trail town and...
Hot Springs to Roan Mountain Scorecard
A week full of rain made one sunny day one of the best ones yet.