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An Introvert’s Guide to the Appalachian Trail
I have always loved hiking. It gives me time alone in nature to replenish my energy, enjoy the pure exertion of exercise, and appreciate the beauty of the world around...
On the Thru-Hike Rollercoaster
I know lots of other bloggers will give you a rundown of where they've been and what they've been doing. This isn't one of those posts. Instead, I'd like to...
A Shakedown Hike and Gear Review
As preparation for my upcoming thru-hike, I did a series of five shakedown hikes last fall ranging in length from two to five days. These proved to be incredibly useful...
My Life in Sports: Participate; Injure; Grieve, Accept, Heal; Resume; Repeat.
I'm always breaking my own heart. I love my sports. But I keep hurting myself through the years. Several dozen marathons and ultras run, but probably ten more I signed up...
Backpacker Radio Episode #7: Jeffrey “Legend” Garmire on Hiking the Triple Crown in a Calendar Year
Many a'hiker trash dream of completing the triple crown of backpacking, to hike the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trail. Doing this in a single year is almost unheard
A Slow Revolution: Finding Connectedness on the Trail
When you’re preparing for a long-distance hike where you’ll be walking at two to three miles per hour, you begin a slow revolution in your life and the lives of...
I’m Selling All My Things to Hike the PCT
Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of going on an adventure of my own. I spent my childhood watching fantasies with my dad, looking up to the...
How I Packed for the Pacific Crest Trail in One Day
Yes, I left it to the last minute. Yes, I regret it. However, this ain’t my first long-distance rodeo so I have some experience with filling a backpack. Step One: ...
Lessons Learned from Georgia and Looking Ahead to the Next 13
With one state done, it’s time to look at what has worked, what hasn’t, and what this journey has meant so far. Gear list 2.0 In our earlier gear posts,...
Swallow Your Pride and Be Honest
For those of you who are unaware, I made the decision to get off trail a few weeks ago due to the unexpected passing of a family member. But that...