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The Thru-Hike Plan, for Now
Over the Hill I’m Adam and I’ll be coming from Austin, Texas, to hike the Appalachian Trail as part of a carefully planned midlife “crisis.” I’m planning to turn 40...
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Pleased to Meet You, Hope You Guess [Our] Name
Hey friends! We are the Bennett family, excited to be part of the Trek blog and prepping for the AT. Our plan is to head SOBO starting June 19. My...
Backpacking 130 Miles Through Serbia
After crossing all the other countries of the former Yugoslavia, we could not ignore Serbia, even though it created a detour on our route. Now that we were in Bulgaria,...
Southbounding the PCT Part III: Environmental Truths
Environmental factors can have a significant impact on how much you'll enjoy a hike. That's as true of day hikes as it is for thru-hikes. Sometimes it will feel like...
A History of Northeast Peakbagging Part II: Winter
As the follow-up article to A History of Northeast Peakbagging I, this time we explore the antiquity of Northeast mountain climbing during winter. If you read that first article, you...
The Evolution of Backpacking Gear
Backpacking and thru-hiking gear are experiencing an evolutionary change. Few innovations had occurred in outdoor gear for decades. Thankfully, the new millennium brought about several shifts that
The Gear I’m Carrying to Maine
It's finally 2020, y'all! This gear list has been a couple of years in the making and I'm so glad to say that I'm finally finished. So here it is,...
Disordered Eating and Weight on the Trail
Pre-Trail By January 2018 I was happy with my weight. The happiest I've yet been. Happier even than when I'd been lighter. That number on the scale is practically meaningless;...
Throw that Dog a Bone Part I
Is man's best friend a great addition to your trip or a heavy load to carry?
Family Fitness: Physically Preparing My Kids and Me for Our Thru-Hike
I have three months to get myself and my six kids in shape to hike the Appalachian Trail. Here's how we are getting ourselves ready for the physical demands of...