Be…In This Place: SOBO Days 25 – 27
In my home province of New Brunswick, Canada, our license plates briefly read "Be...In This Place". This switch took place the year I turned eleven. I thought the slogan was...
Backpacker Radio #161 | Diane “Sticks” Harsha: FBI Special Agent, AT Section Hiker, and Author
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Diane "Sticks" Harsha. Diane is an AT section hiker, the author of "Sticks and Stones: How...
Katahdin: The Great Mountain at the End of the Trail
It was strange to walk through that alpine world knowing that the endless Trail had its end within sight, at the top of the next hill. Soon we were only...
New Hampshire…So Much Already
Crossing the NH Line and Early Morning Trail Angels Good morning sunshine good bye Vermont It was a short, early morning hike to leave Vermont behind and step foot into...
Last few days in New Hampshire
Amazing sunset and sunrise from the fire tower.
Pennsylvania Part 1
The trail through Pennsylvania is known for being rocky. So rocky, in fact, that the state is often referred to on trail as Rocksylvania. It's not a place hikers look...
Listening to My Body
Yesterday I decided my ankle needed a rest or it could get worse. Serendipity surprised me by offering to nero with me and I happily agreed.
Challenges, Miracles and Beauties (also featured: a trip to the ER)
Yesterday I climbed over Moosilauke, the last major peak of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The strangest thing is that I finally feel my thru hike is beginning. After...
A Tramily Member Returns
When I poked my head out of my tent I saw that Lt. Dinglebeary had returned!
Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 2
Tis the season for Appalachian Trail thru-hike finishers. After months of crushing miles and pushing through the highs and lows of thru-hiking, these incredible individuals finished their hike