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Being Vegan on Trail, and Feeling Good About It
People are often surprised to find vegans on the trail. Some are genuinely curious, other skeptical. The most common question I get is, “Where do you get your protein?” In...
Short Break with a Resupply in Bishop
Despite the long trek, we decided to go into Bishop so we could pick up our resupply box that would get us to Mammoth. The hike out (14 miles) was...
Holy High Sierra
We hit the ground running with a 22-mile first day, putting us just a few miles from the approach to Forester Pass, the highest point on the PCT. People kept...
First Day Feels
To get to this spot after so many months of planning, thinking, dreaming, fighting over it with loved ones, and knowing how much I wanted it, is exhilarating and terrifying....
The Obligatory Gear Post
There’s no two ways about it, thru-hikers (and hopefuls, like myself) are obsessed with gear. We like to blog about it, read about it, watch YouTube videos about it while...
Six Reasons to Visit the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
In very northern Minnesota, there are over a million acres of preserved wilderness just waiting for you. Sitting on the thick bedrock of the Canadian Shield and filled with lakes,...
Minor Illness Setback, but Still Going Strong
Chilli has been battling a sore throat for a few days so we have made the decision to zero here in Cornwall Bridge, CT. Unfortunately, we are paying a premium...
Why I Left My Job to Hike the Appalachian Trail SOBO
Hello, everyone! My name is Mike Miklius and I'm going to be hiking the Appalachian Trail this summer. I have dreamed about it for a couple years and I am...
Following More White Blazes on the Long Trail
I guess there are more white blazes...
This Week’s Top Instagram Posts From the #Appalachiantrail
Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most spectacularly beautiful, hilariously entertaining, and all-around best photos taken on the Appalachian Trail this past week. This week features photos