Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Freezer

Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Freezer

Starting a thru hike in a cold, wet snap? Check. Tramily getting me through? Oh yeah!

Mar 22, 2023 : Cobweb Rose
Zen Approach to Springer Mountain

Zen Approach to Springer Mountain

Today was a fantastic beginning to a long anticipated journey. Completing the approach trail and reaching the first white blaze at the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail begins a...

Mar 22, 2023 : Michael Brown
Because Pearwood isn’t done yet

Because Pearwood isn’t done yet

Here we go again. One week from today I will board the Amtrak at Rochester, New York for a Thursday morning arrival at Gainesville, Georgia and a Saturday, April 1...

Mar 22, 2023 : pearwood
How to Secure Your Pillow:  A Tutorial by My Dog

How to Secure Your Pillow: A Tutorial by My Dog

I can’t be the only person that perpetually wakes up with my head propping device (dry bag full of clothes, inflated pillow, or whatever else I can shove into a...

Mar 22, 2023 : Kristina Larson
30 Days, 30 Lessons Learned

30 Days, 30 Lessons Learned

“Wisdom comes from experience. Experience is often a result of lack of wisdom.” ― Terry Pratchett. This is a quick post for 30 lessons I’ve learned from my first 30...

Mar 22, 2023 : Stephen
She’s So Preppy

She’s So Preppy

Hi everyone! I'm starting my hike at Springer Mountain next week. I'm definitely nervous; hiking around melty & muddy Bear Mountain has affirmed that while I feel like I will...

Mar 22, 2023 : Deesha Shah
No Unauthorized Exits

No Unauthorized Exits

My start date countdown is down to weeks and will soon be days. I’ve turned in my resignation to my job. I’ve paused my gym membership. My chickens are scheduled...

Mar 22, 2023 : Courtney Branson
Anticipation to the AT

Anticipation to the AT

As my flight departure date draws closer and closer, tons of thoughts and emotions are running rampant in my head. Learning to decipher and organize these thoughts has been an...

Mar 22, 2023 : Nancy Kinnaman
“What Have I Done!!”

“What Have I Done!!”

The last day before I start my Appalachian Trail thru hike!!! Oh my! Have you ever had that thought? “What have I done?” All the last minute things to think...

Mar 22, 2023 : Plum-Hiker
SkyGOAT CAMP Jacket Review

SkyGOAT CAMP Jacket Review

I am partial to SkyGOAT for no other reason than the company’s most excellent name. You can never go wrong with the word “goat.” That aside, choosing mid-layer protection is...

Mar 22, 2023 : Clay Bonnyman Evans