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The Dirt on the Trail: Chapter 16
The sixteenth part of my journey after returning to the trail for my second attempt at a thru hike.
What Happens Now?
One day before the 5 month anniversary of our start date, we stepped across the clear cut in the forest that denotes the US-Canadian border and reached the northern terminus...
This Week’s Glorious Before-and-After Photos [One pic is NSFW]
From fresh gear and nervous excitement at one end, to the dirt-streaked finisher 2,000 miles later, here are this week's thru-hike before-and-after photos. Have one to add? Send it to
Gear Review: Sea to Summit Micro McIII Sleeping Bag
Sea to Summit Micro McIII Sleeping Bag MSRP: $468 Temp Rating (EN Lower Limit): 28°F/-2°C Fill Weight: 12.4 oz/350g Bag Weight:1 lb 8 oz/740g Materials: ULTRA-DRY Down 850+
The Great Green Mountains
Day 116 - 126: Vermont to New Hampshire, 151.4 miles The day we stepped foot in Vermont, the clouds parted and the angels sang (or maybe it was just Inasias)....
Good Hygiene Matters. Period.
Yes, smelling like nothing you've ever smelt before is something for which to feel truly accomplished on the trail. Your smell sets you apart from the freshly shampooed day-hikers. You...
Should I Quit Daily Blogging for the Pacific Crest Trail?
Besides constantly refining my gear list and saving those precious dollars, I have also been contemplating whether or not I want to do another daily blog of my PCT thru-hike...
151. Prepare Yourself.
No unfortunately we are not taking shots of a crappy rum...I'm talking about how long I have left to prepare. Countdown to the Start: 151 days. I have exactly 151...
A Thru-Hike for Everyone: 5 Trails Under 200 Miles
Recent books and movies have inspired countless hikers and potential hikers to dream about thru-hiking one of the “big three” of America’s long trails: The Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail,...
Learning How to be Alone: My First Three Days on the Northville Placid Trail
Hello, there! Let me start by giving you an idea of who I am. I’m Rachel, I’m originally from Western New York, and I just graduated from Amherst College...