Graduating college with a BS in public health May 2020. Aspiring van lifer. I like trees better than people.
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Hiking the AT: There Is No “Perfect” Time
It’s hard to find the perfect time to go on a thru-hike. There’s really never a “perfect” time, and I get that comment from people a lot. But even if there’s no perfect time, there’s still a “better” time to attempt a thru, in my opinion.
Condoms: The Solution to Sexual and Survival Safety on Trail
A couple of weeks ago my mom was telling me about someone she heard of who met a guy on the PCT and they ended up hooking up and dating for the next
Eating on the AT: My Vegetarian and Nut-Free Ideas
I don’t know many people that would be willing to fork over more than $2 per protein bar that has less than 300 calories in it. But a lifetime of avoiding nuts while on a vegetarian diet has lead me to some options that I consider to be pretty good.
Thru-Hiking the AT: Why I’m Thru-Hiking after College Graduation
A Brief Intro I’ve gone back and forth on whether to thru-hike in the past couple months. I’m not the most experienced backpacker, and the decision