I am a Texan who moved to Montana in 2004 and I'm living here happily ever after. I compete with my dogs in agility competitions and other dog sports. I also enjoy hiking and backpacking.
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Ageless Women Give Me Inspiration for My Thru-Hike
You want to do what? I have read several social media posts from women who are disappointed and saddened that their parents, children, boyfriends,
No Dogs (or Cat) Left Behind
For most hikers, getting to the Appalachian Trail from wherever they live presents a few logistical issues. What do they do with their pack on the
My Favorite Appalachian Trail Vloggers
I must confess that I did not follow Darwin on the Trail or Following Bigfoot on their actual AT thru-hikes but I greatly appreciate the wealth of
Three Pieces Of Gear That Changed My Hiking Life
Sock liners: I think I first heard of these from a Following Bigfoot video. I hiked and backpacked over 100 miles wearing sock liners in 2017
Snow Puts Early End To Shakedown Hike In Wind River Range
In September, my friend Judy and I hiked 50 miles from the Elkhart Park Trailhead (elevation 9,280 feet) near Pinedale to the Big Sandy Trailhead
Following Montana’s Beaten Path For Thru-Hike Prep
In anticipation of my 2018 hike of the Appalachian Trail, I went on two spectacular backpacking trips in July and September 2017. The first in