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Taking a Rain Check
Slogging through the rain Waterproof pack liners do no good if you leave them at home. You should practice putting on an external pack cover
Sole Searching: An Aspiring Thru-Hiker’s Quest for the Perfect Shoes
John testing his Merrell shoes If there's one piece of gear AT thru-hikers are opinionated about it’s shoes -- and with good reason since it
The Secret Life of Trees (or if a tree falls in the forest is it actually plotting to kill you?)
One of the quirkier things my husband has been worrying about as we prepare for our AT thru-hike is getting hit by a falling tree, which amuses me a
Math Matters
Today was our big day. We’d been putting it off for months, focusing on getting in better condition before carrying any serious weight on our
How a bad hike turned into a valuable lesson
It wasn’t supposed to turn out this way. We’d only set out to hike a dozen gentle miles on a warm September day. I never expected it to end up like
How I Ended up with a Jacket that Makes Me Look Like a Breath Mint
In my former, non-hiking, life, I selected my wardrobe based on style, color, fit, price, quality, and whether an item flattered me or not. Not that
A Rose is a Rose is a Gnat Magnet?
Something I’ve been thinking a lot about as I gear up for my thru-hike is what trail name I’m going to use. I don’t know where or when this custom
The Dangers of a Wild Imagination
I've always had an active imagination. I’m also a glass-half-empty sort of person, easily able to imagine the worst that can possibly happen, a
Wallowing in Confusion
I thought I’d be outfitted by now. I thought the more I researched equipment, the easier the choices would be. Instead, the weeks are rushing by,
Ramen Noodles and Snickers Bars – Is the Typical Thru-Hiker Diet Really Wise?
Do thru-hikers have to eat only junk food? Does nutrition matter more than calories during a six-month long endurance event?