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It’s Fine- Everything You Ever Need to Know About the GDT
I'm going to come right out and say it: I'm a bad blogger. I got on trail and just didn't feel like typing when I was in town. I wish...
The Long Trail Survey: Favorite Towns, Restaurants, Shelters, Gear, and More
A few weeks ago, The Trek’s founder, Zach Davis, completed the Long Trail, which runs 272 miles through Vermont from the Massachusetts border to the Canadian border. Zach also conducted...
Post-Trail Depression: It’s Not What You Think
Over the past month, I have had the immense pleasure and privilege of interviewing thru-hikers (and one LASHer) about their experiences transitioning from trail back to "normal life." I spoke...
I’m Choosing Myself, or Why I’m Thru-Hiking the Colorado Trail
What gives? Why a service industry professional is finally making herself a priority.
Northern Washington: The End of the End
My friends, the moment has finally come. The final journal entry in my Pacific Crest Trail saga. I'll have at least one more post after this one to wrap up...
Training for the Trail: PT for the AT
The Physical Therapist as the Patient Using my skills as a PT, I am preparing to thru-hike the AT in 2020. I have the benefit of being both the therapist...
Incredible 2019 Thru-Hiker Transformations Part I
Thru-hiking takes a toll on a person. Mind, body, and spirit. While the transformations of mind and spirit might be the real change after several months in the outdoors, it's...
Seattle Trekking
What a day exploring the city! We "hiked" 10.9 miles, climbed 57 floors, and took around 26,043 steps. It was a sunny day in Seattle, and although I'm not a...
My Four Loves – UPS, USPS, FedEx, and Prime
I am a sucker for the ring of the doorbell, announcing the arrival of yet another precious package. Now I know how folks felt in the olden days, when storks...
Lizzy’s Final PCT Vlog: Stevens Pass to Canada!
I made it to Canada! Follow our journey on Instagram @katieeeb3 and @elizabethann128. You can keep up with my playlist on YouTube. Want to get in on the fun? You can...