Sprinkles is a 2012 AT thru hiker, a Smoky Mountain 900-miler, and a thru hiker of both the Benton MacKaye Trail and the Long Trail. She is currently a backpacking guide in the Great Smoky Mountains for a local outfitter and is constantly dreaming of getting out on her next long-distance hike. You can learn more about Sprinkles from her Instagram and Facebook pages, as well as her personal blog!
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Food Review – Paleo Meals To Go
Over the past few years I've noticed the outdoor food industry growing by leaps and bounds. With only the same freeze dried meals being offered for
Gear Review: Apollo 6 Mobility Package Solar Charger and USB Power Pack
Solar chargers are a popular item in the packs of long-distance hikers, especially as they are first beginning a hike. As I've tried a few solar
Vermont’s Long Trail – My Final Thru Hike of 2015
Like many AT thru hikers I found myself wondering just what exactly was on the other side of that sign at Maine Junction just behind the Inn at Long
Baxter State Park – So Much More Than Just Katahdin!
Thousands of people visit Baxter State Park every year, but you'd probably be surprised to learn that of all the people in that park, AT hikers - be
Down with the Sickness – An Update from the Finger Lakes Trail
So far our sojourn on the Finger Lakes Trail has been an interesting one - our ride to the eastern terminus fell through, leaving us scrambling to
Speed Records on the Appalachian Trail
Speed records on the Appalachian Trail are often a controversial subject. Some people love a speed hike and others think it's against everything the
My Benton MacKaye Trail Summary
After 20 days hiking the remote, wild, rugged Benton MacKaye Trail we emerged from the woods into the picnic area at Big Creek Campground in North
Packed and Ready! Another “What’s in My Pack” Post
The food is finished. The bags are packed. The only thing left to do is pack up our dog and take off for the Benton MacKaye Trail! Since all
Bros Before GMO’s – My Review of Bearded Brothers Bars
In my quest to find nutritious food for my summer of thru hikes, I came across Bearded Brothers. A small company based out of Austin, Texas, these
Adventures in Dehydrating
In the past I've mentioned the fact that I would be home-preparing most of our meals for our summer of thru hiking and, for the past two weeks, my