Hi, I’m Claire! But some folks know me as Marmot. I’m a thru-hiker and geographer. I’ve completed seven trails so far (4,500+ miles!), and the want-to-go list just keeps growing.
Posts
Actually No, the Trail Won’t Always Be There: Why You Should Thru-Hike Now
At this very moment, the next generation of aspiring hiker trash are planning their adventures. They're ordering UL quilts, packaging resupply boxes,
Patagonia Terravia Alpine Pants Review
The Patagonia Women’s Terravia Alpine Pants are a kit staple for hiking and climbing at high elevations. The lightweight, water-repellent material
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail: 1,175 Miles From the Blue Ridge to the Outer Banks
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST) winds across North Carolina from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks. It traverses biodiverse ecosystems,
Four Things I Will Never Hike Without Again
The past few years, I have been swirling around in the Ultralight (UL) vortex. I saved for and invested in UL gear. I tried hiking stove-less. I cut
Pros and Cons of Hiking the MST Mountains Section in March
They say that if you are not certain which path to follow, it is time to make a list of pros and cons. In this case, this list serves as a practice
Why Two Mainers Might Walk Across North Carolina
Why hike from the Mountains to the Sea? Walking out of Fontana Dam, my dad and I found ourselves in “the bubble.” It was a beautiful bluebird day,





