Molly Mathewson

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4 Ways To Celebrate #GivingTuesday, Hiker Trash Style

4 Ways To Celebrate #GivingTuesday, Hiker Trash Style

For those who have hiked the Appalachian Trail’s southern corridor and those who intend to, there is an opportunity to support those who have

Nov 29, 2016 : Molly Mathewson
Gear Review: Phone Lasso

Gear Review: Phone Lasso

The Test: I tested the Phone Lasso on two partial-day hikes, over easy terrain and in good weather. With it, I attached my phone to the hip belt zippers of an Osprey Ariel 65, the zippers of my jacket pockets, and (post-hike) the belt loops of my jeans. I also used the included mesh lanyards to wear the phone on my wrist and neck.

Nov 15, 2016 : Molly Mathewson
Southern Fires Cause Trail Closures

Southern Fires Cause Trail Closures

A series of forest fires are spreading rapidly across the Southeastern U.S., affecting parts of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, Tennessee and North

Nov 14, 2016 : Molly Mathewson
Avoiding Your Trail Nemesis: A Guide

Avoiding Your Trail Nemesis: A Guide

The Appalachian Trail is unique. In spanning the United States from Maine to Georgia, it walks through perhaps the most politically and culturally

Oct 23, 2016 : Molly Mathewson
Conversations With Hikers And Beer

Conversations With Hikers And Beer

So there I was, at a hostel in Burlington, VT, exactly four days after I’d set out to hike Vermont’s Long Trail. I was catching a bus to Jersey the

Oct 9, 2016 : Molly Mathewson
Preparing For The Long Trail: An End-To-Ender’s Guide

Preparing For The Long Trail: An End-To-Ender’s Guide

An autumnal bite is in the air, the trees are starting to turn, and my winter coat is growing in. With signs like these, you better believe I’m

Sep 25, 2016 : Molly Mathewson
How To Support Your Thru-Hiker

How To Support Your Thru-Hiker

Good news! Someone in your life is undertaking a thru-hike. This person will be planning and attempting an enormous trek through the mountains, the

Sep 11, 2016 : Molly Mathewson
Thru-Hiking To Lose Weight

Thru-Hiking To Lose Weight

“Why are you thru-hiking?” This question is an on-trail favorite. People are drawn to long-distance backpacking for a myriad of reasons, ranging

Sep 4, 2016 : Molly Mathewson
5 Ways To Manage Post-Trail Depression

5 Ways To Manage Post-Trail Depression

Feeling blue is perfectly normal after a summit or the end of a long-distance hike. The mundane world awaits, and the light that guided you through

Aug 28, 2016 : Molly Mathewson
Love In The Time Of Long Trails

Love In The Time Of Long Trails

What is it about a long trail that inspires romance? I’ve been connected to the Appalachian Trail for three years. My first attempt was

Aug 22, 2016 : Molly Mathewson