
Hi! My name is Colleen, but I'm better known on the trail as Spot. I am a PA native who now calls the mountains of Colorado her home. My days are spent as a graphic designer and photographer, but I spend every available minute of my free time outside. A few years back, I discovered the AT and since then it has been the #1 thing on my mind. Since 2016 I have hiked over 1,000 miles of the trail, with plans to some day stand on top of Katahdin with all 2,200 miles under my belt. You can usually find me somewhere in the mountains either hiking, skiing, or rock climbing. Happy trails!
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Appalachian Trail Hiker Killed At Palisades Parkway Road Crossing
A hiker was killed while crossing the Palisades Parkway on the New York section of the Appalachian Trail earlier this week. 66-year-old Galina
Officials Release Cause of Death of California Family Found in Sierra National Forest
Both the hiking community and local authorities were left baffled earlier this year after reports of four mysterious deaths along a California hiking
Claimed PCT Hiker Charged With Starting California’s Fawn Fire
A woman claiming to be a PCT hiker has been charged with allegedly starting California's Fawn Fire after attempting to boil drinking water. The
Alleged Sexual Assault on The Long Trail Leaves Vermont Hikers Concerned About Safety
Vermont State Police received two troubling reports of a man sexually assaulting women along the Pico Mountain section of The Long Trail on the
Liz Bergeron, Executive Director and CEO of the PCTA, Has Announced Retirement
In an email sent out to the PCTA's newsletter subscribers on September 10th, Liz Bergeron, Executive Director and CEO of the organization,
Mysterious Deaths On California Hiking Trail Have Officials Asking Questions
Both officials and a local community are left baffled after the mysterious death of a family on a hiking trail in California's Sierra National
How To Hike Your First 14er In Preparation For A Thru Hike
If hikes like the Continental Divide or John Muir trails are on your list, then one important aspect of preparing for your trek is getting
Trail Etiquette 101
Since basic trail etiquette is oftentimes different from what’s generally accepted in “normal” society, many hikers are unaware of how their actions
Weighing The Potential Health Risks Of Thru Hiking
Doing almost 12 hours of cardio each day paired with endless time in fresh mountain air makes for a pretty healthy lifestyle, right? Unfortunately,
Alaskan Man Found After Days-Long Battle With Grizzly Bear
A coast guard helicopter was on its way to a mission in west central Alaska when weather forced them to change their planned route by about a mile.