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Winter Appalachian Trail Thru Hike – Day 1 (30 miles)
Last night @colahikes @walkeatsleep and @travelerbytrail drove to Springer Mountain. About a mile from the top our truck lost traction. Ice was the villan, and we easily decided to pull...
16 Things 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers Need To Know
In just a few short weeks, thru-hiking season will be upon us again. As the class of 2018 purchases the final pieces of gear and packs up the last few...
Part 3: The Who, What, When, Where, and Whys?
When to go? It’s hard to choose the perfect date to leave! If there weren’t any outside factors and responsibilities, I would leave tomorrow; but, there are many things to...
Numbers
It's safe to say that most hikers like to count. They count days, miles, pounds, liters, ounces, calories, States, and more. Hikers like to make lists too, some even do...
The Trails That Led Me Here: Part III
Check out Part I here and Part II here. Mount Lafayette, Franconia Notch, NH If I've learned anything about myself this summer, it's that I am so very stubborn. One of...
Appalachian Trail Flip-Flop Thru-Hike Gear
I planned my gear around what I read about starting a traditional NOBO hike. What I found out was that my seasonal gear for flip-flopping was a bit different.
PCT Resupply: What it Cost and What We’d Do Differently
Thru-hike resupply planning can be daunting. Where to send packages, how much food to put in your boxes, and timing your arrival to a post office with limited hours is...
THE DECISION IS MADE
I was in shock. I felt the overwhelming emotions sweep over me. I was going to be thru hiking the AT.
Why I’m Hiking
I’m a college freshman. I have a full-color map of the Pacific Crest Trail right next to my dorm room door, which I tap on the way out to classes...
Stoveless on the Appalachian Trail
I said I was going to write about financial wellness today, but something else has been pushed to the forefront. Friends and family are wondering why I’m going stoveless, and...