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The Lowest-Key Shakedown Before My Hike
I very gently shook down this weekend. That is to say, I camped in my parents' backyard and completed a good day hike. Also, I set my new tent up...
Pre-Appalachian Trail Gear: Decisions, Decisions
When I made the decision to embark on my upcoming journey, I dove headfirst into gear options. I'm quite the obsessive person, so when I start focusing on something, whether...
Stories From The Trail Presents: Long-Distance Prep School
You're going to school! Stories From The Trail is excited to announce our weekly livestream sessions, designed to prep aspiring long-distance hikers. Starting Wednesday, Dec. 26, at 7 p.m. EST,
From Source to Sea: A Hiker’s Guide to Long-Distance Paddling
When I thru-hike long-distance paths, I almost always experience solitude, beauty, and challenge, the three things that have me returning to the wilderness year after year. But everything—even
Why I’m Thru-Hiking, Explained to My Mother
It's 6:04 in the morning and I cannot sleep. Hello and welcome to my life as a night-shift nurse. I'm pretty sure I obtained this trait from my father, who...
The Joy of Urban Hiking on the Te Araroa
When plans for the Te Araroa were put into motion, it was designed to take hikers through areas that highlight all of New Zealand. This includes wilderness and urban areas....
Finding My Adventure on the PCT in 2019
How I came to the decision to hike the Pacific Crest Trail in 2019!
11 Secrets to Successful Resupply on the AT
Before I started my thru-hike last April, the issue of resupplying along the trail made me a little anxious. Where would I shop? Would it be expensive? Were there enough...
Life Lessons – Courtesy of the Appalachian Trail
I set out to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail on July 9, 2018. When I summited Springer Mountain on Dec. 9, I finished with extreme joy---knowing I didn't have to sleep...
Winter Peak Bagging Tips for People Who Hate Winter
Another year, another trip to New Hampshire to visit family. Once again, I find myself voluntarily heading to the mountains with my father and his hiking buddies as I inch...