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What is Femininity without Accessories?
I Forgot My Chanel Bag Out on the trail, it gets interesting what a woman will carry 2,000 miles for preservation of femininity rather than function. Earrings? A razor? A...
Early Thru-hike Thoughts
179 miles. Day 8. I've been procrastinating with writing this first post because I feel as if I should have something profound and remarkable to write. Over the past week...
My Return To The Mountains
When you die, the world will move on without you. It’s like that when you leave for a couple weeks to go on a hike, too. I recently returned to...
A Great Day For Trail Magic
Monday May 22 After having a leisurely day on Sunday it was time to Pay It Forward to the PCT Class of 2017. A stop at Smart N Final yielded...
Food planning for the A.T.
Going on the longest backpacking trip of my life meant getting serious about a food plan. Check out my 7 day backpacking food plan complete with total daily calories and...
10 Motivational Thoughts for a Successful Thru-Hike
I woke up this morning and started reading a book that my Grandfather gave me the other day titled “Make Your Bed” by Admiral William H. McRaven, a retired Navy...
Thanks, Trail Days
Greetings, internet world. This past weekend a festival was held in Damascus, VA, to celebrate the Appalachian Trail. Past hikers, current thru hikers, and many outdoor brands were gathered for...
The Appalachians are NOT Flat
Florida is FLAT! Learn how i get ready for the elevation change on the Appalachian Trail without a single hill to climb.
A Stay at Casa de Luna
We weren't supposed to take a zero day in Casa de Luna. We were planning on pushing through the 104 miles from Agua Dulce to Tehachapi without a stop at...
A Day of Trail Magic In The Mojave
I've been on the trail for almost six weeks now, the desert is almost at an end and Kennedy Meadows is just over the horizon. I'm resting up for a...