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Missing Muddy Boots
I failed to mention in my last post that my mom came up to meet me in Monson and took Lily home for a little break. I feel a little...
First Two Weeks by the Numbers
We’ve been busy on the trail for just over a month now but have wanted to send out a update about our first two weeks post Katahdin. We thought...
16 Bears Fill Up a Week in the Shennies
Other than the fact that many hikers aqua blaze through Shenandoah National Park, I didn’t know much about the Shennies before I entered the park near Rockfish Gap. I was...
From the Flat Basin to the High Cirque
North of Rawlins we officially entered the Great Divide Basin. This is a area where the Continental Divide splits, leaving a large basin where the water flows downhill into itself....
Discouragement, Sweeping Landscapes, and the Sierra
Miles walked: 1,060 Audio: The sweet sounds of the Sierra, since both my portable chargers died and I needed my phone for the GPS. Whoops! Hearing a river crossing before...
Stories From The Trail Ep. 14: Halfway There with Turnaround
Back in Episode 9 we met Chris, who was beginning his Appalachian Trail thru-hike the following day. This is Chris's first long trail, and he's having the time of his...
Hello and Goodbye, Maine; My State of Firsts
I basically knew nothing about Maine other than that's where I'd begin the journey. In a fleeting thought just before I started, a quitter is what I figured I'd be....
The Best Women’s Hiking Apparel
The following is a Sponsored Post brought to you by REI. You can find their array of quality women's clothing here. Women-specific backpacking clothing has come a long way in...
Rain, Pain, and Maine, the Final State!
I'm writing this from the Pine Ellis Hostel in Andover ME. Yes, that’s right, I’m in Maine. The miles, days, and states have flown by since I last posted. That...
Best Gear from Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018
Each year (sometimes twice a year if we're feeling froggy) The Trek hits up Outdoor Retailer, the industry's largest trade show. This semiannual event showcases new gear, major industry players,