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When life gives you apples, don’t go on a backpacking trip with 12
Lessons learned from my first backpacking trip So there I was at 1000m elevation, walking through calf-deep snow with 12 apples, 3 peppers, 2 onions, and an orange in my...
Pacific Crest Terrors
Assuaging the Fears So you've decided that you want to embark on the crazy journey to hike along the Pacific Crest Trail, 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada. You are...
3 Superfood Snack Recipes for the Trail
In this post I'll be sharing 3 meals that have consistently sustained my energy levels and have time & again satisfied my hunger as I've been out adventuring on and training for long-distance
3 Time-Honored Alternatives to Taking Ibuprofen
Sometimes when I’m doing things that require real endurance, my fullest effort, or my last bit of energy, afterwards I can be left feeling sore, hurt, or outright exhausted. But...
3 Unorthodox Ways to Satisfy Sugar Cravings
When it comes to nutrition, I like to give you food for thought that you won’t find elsewhere. In this post, I’ve got 3 Unorthodox Ways to Satisfy Sugar Cravings...
3 Tips for Transitioning to a Plant-based Diet
Are you trying to shift your diet from artificial to plant-based foods? Have you been unsuccessful at fully bridging the gap between junk food and produce because of sensations you’re...
Pie on the Continental Divide Trail – Getting real in Colorado
Day 86 I awoke super rested and ready to go. We had a nice day of rolling terrain that made for a smooth day. We dealt with grey patchy skies...
Winter Appalachian Trail Thru Hike – Day 8 (23 miles)
Up into the Smokies I headed. I barely managed to pack up and get to the toilet block in time this morning. After that it was a mile or so...
Winter Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike – Day 7 (22 miles)
I woke up at 6 and started hiking shortly after. Like yesterday, it was raining and I was walking through the clouds. The light of my headlamp was reflecting off...
Winter Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike – Day 6 (22 miles)
The family that I was sharing the shelter with got up at 5ish. I tried to sleep in but gave up, packed up and headed down the trail with the...