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Trail Update #5: Getting Off Tropic
These Little Trials Story time: Once upon a time on the AT a few weeks ago, a friend (Tin Cup) ended up with a water leak in his pack. At the
Trail Update 4: This Girl is Getting Gritty
I am not the same person I was a month ago. The trail has changed me. For example, I routinely have dirty feet and hands. I went three days without
Update #3: Life Lessons from the Trail
Where does the time go? I blinked and now I have been on the trail for 24 days! Let's do a little recap of the things I have learned so far: The
Trail Update #2: Embracing the Suck of Bad Weather
The first few days on trail were B-E-A-UTIFUL thanks to amazing weather. Sadly, all good things must come to an end, and that includes the weather.
Trail Update #1: Small miles, big memories!
Philip and I have been on the trail for 4 nights and days. So far, it has been a wild ride and I am loving (almost) every moment. Day 1 My
Countdown Day 0…Time Flies
In 4 hours, I will be winding my way through airport security. In 14 hours, I will be in South Carolina. In 86 hours, I will nearly be to Springer.
Embracing Closeness (or The Process By Which I Came To Own Three Tents)
Captain Indecision, here. Recently, I wrote about how terrible I am at making decisions. A few weeks ago, I seriously questioned my Six Moons
How To Fill The Days Until Go-Time
Historically, February is my least favorite month. It is dreary, cold, and Valentines day. Enough said. But, this February is different
Fear of the Unknown (or The Process By Which I Came to Own Three Tents: Part 1)
Calm, collected hiking Heather says 'Everything is A-Okay.' My pack sits in the corner with items scattered around. I am diligently scaling down
Just when I thought I was done…..last minute gear-list changes!
I am not ashamed to admit that I have very little backpacking experience. A year ago, I didn't own a single piece of backpacking gear. Through