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Chasing the Snow
After a double zero waiting out a storm in Julian, I was antsy to get back on trail. When we finally got back to trail after a road walk and hitch to
My First Week on the Pacific Crest Trail
It’s done! My first week on the Pacific Crest Trail. After months (and years) of anticipation, I have finally started my journey. As I left the
Gear changes from the AT to the PCT
With less than five weeks until I start the Pacific Crest Trail, I have been dialing in my base weight*, practicing setting up my tent, and packing
Goals for Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2024
As I have been thinking about the new year, ruminations of New Year's resolutions have been swirling around in my head. So I decided to set some
America’s National Scenic Trails: A Need For Shared Stewardship
The National Scenic Trails are a network of long-distance hiking trails through some of the country’s most scenic and culturally significant
Maine, Katahdin, and the People Along the Way
This blog post has been in my drafts for almost a year. Over the past year, I have spent countless hours reflecting on my thru-hike and yearning to
The Ups and Downs of New Hampshire
I entered New Hampshire ready for a zero-day. Me and the tramily got an Airbnb near Hanover and we spent the day relaxing and cooking lots of yummy
Vermont’s Trail Magic, Tramilys, and Towers
The Appalachian Trail is in Vermont for 150 miles. The A.T. follows the Long Trail for the first 100 miles and then splits away for the remaining 50
An Overview of New England on the Appalachian Trail
While I have been hiking in Maine, I have spent a lot of time reflecting on the last couple of months. This hike has gone by fast and slow at the
Mindset Matters on the Appalachian Trail
I love typing up my daily journal entries. In fifteen years I will be able to remember the details of my thru-hike by reading these blog posts. I