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50 Shades of Brown: An Ode to the Long Trail of Vermont
Mud, mud, everywhere and not a drop to drink... My hiking buddy Andrea and I waded through brown mud slicks with hidden roots waiting to trip us.
How I Overcame Shin Splints (And How You Can, Too) In 9 Steps
Shin splints on the trail are fun for no one *DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor but I like to think of myself as a personal expert on shin
Preparing for a Long Trail Thru-Hike
Hiking Vermont's Long Trail (LT) is not for the faint-hearted or the weak-footed. So how does one prepare for an LT thru-hike? Aside from the essential gear and food components, some prep is physical but much is mental - consider what you're getting into. Also be prepared for awesomeness. This is what to expect...
The Trail Food Trifecta: Ramen, Mac & Cheese, & Idahoans
What’s so special about ramen? Mac & cheese? Idahoans? They looks so average. So boring. So...meh. Well you’re wrong! image courtesy of
Circumnavigating Rainier: 9 Reasons to Hike The Wonderland Trail
The first time I heard of the Wonderland Trail was on a Dirtbag Diaries podcast. It was a story about a trail runner and a mountain lion encounter on