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Why AT SOBO?
Ramble My husband and I are currently living in Winter Park, CO. He's been in this town for seven years, and although I've been bouncing around the state for 3.5,...
Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Trends: Examining Gear, Budget, and Resources Over the Past 5 Years
In 2014, we began conducting annual surveys about AT thru-hikers and attempting thru-hikers. Starting these surveys soon after my own thru-hike has been a really meaningful way for me to...
Gear Review: The Cutaway by Nashville Pack and Equipment Company
There is an undeniable influence on thru-hiking from the ultrarunning community, as evidenced by the growing use of items such as trail running shoes. However, there are some elements from
Wetfoot and Arry, Vol. 21, Days 46-48: Green Mountain State of Mind
Day 46: 14.7 Miles Lots of road walking today. Lots. Arry and I began the morning slowly and deliberately, relishing our time at the hostel and opting for a midmorning...
Days 31 – 34: Slackpacking, Sagittarians, and Smiling
Slack packing in Oregon. Not a fan of slack packing, but I am a huge fan of Oregon! I'm going to miss Oregon views and the "easier" trail.
Wetfoot and Arry, Vol. 20, Days 43-45: Racing the Post Office
Day 43: 15.2 miles Not very stealthily camped once again. We have a long day tomorrow for what I call our sprint into Hanover. The post office closes at noon...
Four Passes and Dead Quads – Sierra High Route – Day 3
Today started by heading straight up to White Pass. I followed the Cartridge South Fork that I camped next to last night. This start was another case of everything looking...
The End: And That’s How You Finish the Goddamn CDT
I’m holding back tears sitting in the airport writing this up as I wait for my flight. Thinking about how to finish. Thinking over the past few days draws me...
Congrats to These 2019 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: September 12 – September 18
Congratulations to all of the incredible 2019 finishers out there! Whether it is your first thru, or you've added another notch to your long-distance-backpacking belt, your accomplishment deserves to
Congrats to These 2019 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: September 12 – September 18
Congratulations to all of the incredible 2019 finishers out there! Whether it is your first thru, or you've added another notch to your long-distance-backpacking belt, your accomplishment deserves to