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What’s in a Trail Name
Next winter, I will depart from the distractions of this material world and embark on an odyssey that is the Appalachian Trail. I can't help but wonder... What will my...
Power to Petites: Thru-Hiking Tips for Small Women
(Originally published June 2019; updated September 2020) Acing a long hike on short legs There’s a gap in Virginia just for us! An underrepresented population Welcome, small-sized gals (and
Hiking Within the Guidelines: Reflections on an Appalachian Trail Weekend Hike
A love for the Appalachian Trail comes with a great respect for the trail. For me, this means not only respecting the physical trail, but also the guidelines from the...
Quitting a Thru-Hike
Let me start off by saying, this is not something that I ever thought that I would address in this way. I fully intended on hiding behind the long line...
The Kindness of the AT Community
I started writing this post back in May, the week after Mental Health Awareness Week here in the UK. The theme for this year was Kindness. I attended a webinar...
Walking with a Face Mask: Hiking During Corona
There is one piece of gear I am carrying backpacking that I have never used before. Face masks. Now I carry two masks in my backpack in separate plastic bags...
How to Tell Your Husband You’re Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Ever wonder how to you tell your husband that you’re dreaming about taking off life for five months to solo hike the East Coast of the United States? The answer...
Book Review: Darwin Lambert, “The Undying Past of Shenandoah National Park”
This is a delightful book. I have always loved hiking in Shenandoah National Park, not only because of its natural beauty, breathtaking views, tasty blackberries, and the occasional bear sighting,
Are the Triple Crown Trails Getting Some Much Needed Recovery? It’s Complicated.
Every year, millions of people step onto the country’s long-distance trails, but this year many sections of the AT, PCT, and CDT remain dormant. The disappointing start to the 2020...
The USA Is Closed!
The global pandemic hasn’t only forced the closure of the Appalachian Trail, effectively to all non-Americans, it also means the USA is closed too! My Canadian feelings aren’t hurt in...