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From Section Hiker to Thru-Hiker
The first time I set foot on the AT, I was 23, and I was accompanied by my boyfriend, Burt, and our Norwegian Elkhound, Lola. It was our first time...
Goals vs. Expectations: Let’s Talk About It
Often, we set all types of expectations for our life. We make them for ourselves, relationships, and what we think our future should look like. Based on a personal study...
Mike & Kathy 2019 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Vlog #3 (Kathy’s Clothes Review Gone Bad)
In my newest video, I (Kathy!) provide more information about some must-have sleep system items and clothing I'm taking with me to start the AT. Watch the full video for...
Shakespeare, Me, and the AT
A bit of info about me and the AT just weeks before I set of for Amicola Falls
Hiking Among Grizzlies, Prepping for Safety
When we hiked the PCT in 2017 and bear safety was discussed I would always comment that black bears (which are the most prevalent species on the PCT) don’t scare...
Getting Down to Crunch Time and We’re Getting Pumped
Thirteen days! Ooh boy. Deep breaths, now. Let's do this. We've been busy, folks. Raiding Sam's Club for snacks, taking advantage of local supermarkets deals, and we've been bringing all...
My First Blog Post: A Day in the Life I Have yet to Live
Done with the worrying, on to the dreaming. My first blog post. I'm a little tired of obsessing over gear and food and logistics. I'm a little tired of the...
Resupply, Food, and Final Gear Changes
One month to go, and it's getting down to the little details. So far, the most common questions I get from people about my thru-hike pertain to food. Here's my...
Bears, Noro, and Lyme: What to Worry About (or not) on Your Thru-Hike
So, you’re planning to head out on trail for a long walk. Maybe even a thru-hike of one of the Triple Crown trails — the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail,...
Lessons Learned from a Back Garden Campout
I've now spent a grand total of two nights in my tent. For these first nights I opted for the very exotic location of my parents back garden.