Danielle

Moonshine here! 2016 AT Thru-hiker and twenty-something taking on adventures after life on the trail. See where my hiking and fundraising efforts for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention take me! Aspiring dehydrating food connoisseur.

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5 Tips and Tricks for Hiking with your Partner in Crime

5 Tips and Tricks for Hiking with your Partner in Crime

Hiking with your PIC Photo Credit Hannah   In 2015, I caught the thru-hike bug. After graduating from college, my boyfriend Dave and I

May 23, 2017 : Danielle
Gear Review: Smartwool Merino 150 Women’s Base Layer Tee

Gear Review: Smartwool Merino 150 Women’s Base Layer Tee

Smartwool Merino 150 Women's Base Layer Tee   Description: The Smartwool Merino 150 Base Layer Short Sleeve Tee wicks away moisture,

May 20, 2017 : Danielle
Gear Review: Leki Corklite Trekking Poles

Gear Review: Leki Corklite Trekking Poles

Leki Corklite Trekking Poles   Image from Leki Description: Leki Corklite Trekking Poles are a staple on any hike I take, whether it

May 20, 2017 : Danielle
Gear Review: Sea to Summit UltraLight Insulated Sleeping Mat

Gear Review: Sea to Summit UltraLight Insulated Sleeping Mat

Sea to Summit UltraLight Insulated Mat Description: The Sea to Summit Ultralight Insulated Mat provides a lightweight option with incredible

May 20, 2017 : Danielle
3 Ways To Take A “Trailcation” On a Thru-Hike

3 Ways To Take A “Trailcation” On a Thru-Hike

Trailcation: Taking A Vacation and/or Break From the Trail During my thru-hike, I took advantage of nero's and zeros, turning them into

May 5, 2017 : Danielle
10 Things to Know Before You Start Dehydrating Food

10 Things to Know Before You Start Dehydrating Food

The Beginner's Guide to Dehydrating To put it simply-I love food. And, I knew backpacking for five months would make meal times interesting.

May 5, 2017 : Danielle
Gear Review: Osprey Exos 58L Backpack

Gear Review: Osprey Exos 58L Backpack

Osprey Exos 58L Backpack Description: Meet the AT Osprey favorite, the Exos 58L. For an AT thru hike, weighing in at 2 lbs 10 oz with over seven

May 3, 2017 : Danielle
Gear Review: Therm-a-Rest Adara HD Sleeping Bag

Gear Review: Therm-a-Rest Adara HD Sleeping Bag

Therm-a-Rest Adara HD 22 Degree Down Sleeping Bag  Images from Therm-a-Rest Description: Therm-a-Rest Adara HD is a four season, lightweight,

May 1, 2017 : Danielle
The Things We Carried

The Things We Carried

Living out of your backpack is serious business. For nearly five months I lived out of my backpack, trekking from Georgia to Maine. Before setting

Apr 28, 2017 : Danielle
3 Steps to Jumpstart Thru-Hike Planning

3 Steps to Jumpstart Thru-Hike Planning

Deciding to hike the Appalachian Trail is quite an undertaking. For those interested in thru-hike planning, there's some basic logistics that have to

Apr 26, 2017 : Danielle