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Apples to Oranges: The Florida Trail
A friend recently pointed out that I don’t update my blog for The Trek as often as I do social media. The truth is, my depression affects my
Life after the Trail: What’s Next?
For me, the biggest surprise after my thru-hike was how quickly everyone else in my life was ready to move on. When I returned home from summiting
AT 2019: Five Female Hikers You Should Meet
There are hundreds of women on the Appalachian Trail this year. A few of the big Instagram names have already been featured on The Trek but here
Words of Hope to the Class of 2019
To my 2019 thru-hikers: I use the word “my” because I feel so protective of you all. Your bodies, your joints, your egos, your
How I Stayed Warm During My Thru-Hike
Brrrr! How do I stay warm when it’s so cold on trail? Due to the elevation and weather in the mountains, hikers normally experience
Prepare for, and Learn from, the Unexpected
Hikers spend months to years planning their thru-hike. When should I set my start date? How much time should I take off from work? What backpack
Seeing the Trail in a New Way While I’m Night Hiking
Have you ever night hiked? It’s one of the most exhilarating feelings in the world. Imagine it. It’s pitch black. Your senses are
Appreciating the Beauty of the Appalachian Trail
Right now in this moment I am sitting 50 miles south of Mount Katahdin, the summit that marks the end of my arduous 2,190 mile journey. I’m actually
Some of My Favorite Gluten-Free Foods while Thru-Hiking
Gluten-free food options aren’t as tough to find in everyday life as it used to be but there is still room for improvement in the hiking world. It’s
Blue Blazing to Some Magical Spots off the Trail
Some of the best spots and campsites on my thru-hike have been down a blue blaze. A blue blaze is a side trail off the main trail, and the AT has