I hiked solo from Maine to Georgia in 2014 and from Denver to Durango in 2015. I continue to log miles and slay summits in Asheville North Carolina. Come take a hike with me at Blue Ridge Hiking Company!
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Bargain Backpacker’s Buying Guide
Spend Less. Get More. Before hikers even hit the trail - before they struggle to traverse endless ridges and ranges, fight blistering heat and
Peak Bagging the Appalachian Trail
The term Peak Bagging may bring to mind technical climbing of the 8000 meter Himalayas or crawling across Capitol Peak's 14,000 foot Class IV ridges.
Everything You Can Do with Oven Bags – Except Cook A Turkey
Hikers are a resourceful bunch. We use trash compactor bags as pack liners and ladies trouser socks as liner socks. Hikers are always looking at
Springer Mountain Southbound Summit
I picked up my poles by their mid sections and sprinted toward the summit of Springer Mountain. The trail is well-trodden, but still retains the
Traversing the Gender Gap on the Appalachian Trail
In November, the New York Times featured an article written by women's Appalachian Trail supported record holder Jennifer Pharr Davis. In print, it
Fourteen MORE Appalachian Trails
The Appalachian Trail stretches along the spine of fourteen east coast states. It is renowned for its scenery, from the rocky Whites of New Hampshire
How to Win Halloween: 5 Hiker-Inspired Costumes
On October 31st, 2014, I donned my black under armour base layer and stepped out onto a snowy street in Hot Springs, North Carolina. Snowed out of