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Planning a West Highland Way Thru-Hike Can Be Intimidating, but These 10 Tips Make It Easy
Scenic vistas, tranquil rivers, sprawling sheep pastures, and plenty of whiskey. All that and more could be yours if you venture to Scotland to hike
Finding Perspective on the PCT
The highs are high and the lows are low in the backcountry. Choosing to move forward in spite of those lows is what shapes you into a better version of yourself and why I believe thru hikers come off trail with a more refined sense of self. I am eager to see who I am at the Canadian border, because I know she will be different than the woman who set off from Mexico.
Altra Lone Peak 9 Review
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” — Lao Tzu For many thru-hikers, that first step is in a pair of Altras. Since
Branwyn Essential Racerback Sports Bra Review
As a woman, taking my bra off at the end of a long day is the epitome of comfort. When hiking and backpacking, the last thing I want to be thinking
Glacial Gear Merino Wool Sleeping Bag Liner Review
The feeling of my sleeping quilt’s synthetic material rubbing against my skin gives me the heebie-jeebies. There’s just something about the faux-silk
Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket Review
I am not exactly what you'd call a fair-weather backpacker. Between my day job as a backcountry guide in the Smokies and a planned thru-hike of
BRANWYN Essential Busty Bra and Essential Bikini Review
When I am out on the trail, the last thing I’m thinking about are my boobs. As someone who was not blessed with the gift of curves, I don’t have to
6 Mistakes to Avoid on the Appalachian Trail from a Backpacking Guide
No one starts as an expert backpacker and we all make mistakes. Here are behaviors to avoid from an Appalachian Trail backpacking guide.
AZT Day 33-36 (mile 402.6-462.2)
Our last stretch of the AZT… we made it 460 miles to Pine. Thankful to have walked this far, we’ll be back for more one day soon!
AZT Day 28- 32 (mile 380-402.6
Half the fun of a long trail is taking a zero… follow along as we take several zeros and get into shenanigans with the locals!