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A Shenandoah Shakedown
Now that we finally have most of or all of our gear, my sister, Jamie, and I finally were able to plan a long weekend for a decent shakedown trip....
The Attempt Episode 3: High Spirits
SHOW NOTES Week one is a soggy one. Follow along as Benjamin hikes the first section of his PCT SOBO (southbound) journey. The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with...
The Attempt Episode 2: “Hart’s Pass, Baby!”
SHOW NOTES Benjamin and two other thru-hikers set off on the trail. The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from Doug Beyers. We are a production of Bad...
Introducing “The Attempt” Podcast | Episode 1: “I’m attempting it. I’m attempting it.”
If you're a fan of Backpacker Radio and/or Trail Correspondents, we have good news. If you're not, it's also still quite possibly that this news will be received well. The...
Uphill Both Ways- Preparation for the Appalachian Trail
Preparation for thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail takes serious planning and organization. Both of those concepts, I have yet to grasp.
I Was Named after a Pickle
I promise you, it’s not what you think. My first trail name was given to me while hiking the Appalachian Trail with an outdoors program sponsored by Girl Scouts. Everyone...
PCT Prep: Why I’m Letting It Go
The PCT Will Have to Wait Don’t worry! I am still thru-hiking the PCT in March 2020, but I’ve had to put my obsession with prepping aside for a bit....
How Minimalism Prepared Me for Thru-Hiking
What Is Minimalism? Perhaps you've heard of some of the more famous minimalists. Marie Kondo and The Minimalists have convinced people around the world to abandon clutter and shed personal
Section B of the Great Divide Trail
This is the second in a series covering various sections of the Great Divide Trail (GDT). Section B of the Great Divide Trail; for Section A, please see my post...
REI Outlet Roundup: Best Deals for Backpackers
Stretch your money a little further this backpacking season by taking advantage of REI's Outlet sales in the off-season. Here's a roundup of our favorite deals this week.