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To Approach, or Not to Approach…
That truly IS the question I'm here to ask! I found myself asking this question several times before my 2012 AT thru hike and now that I'm hiking
“Leg Work” – Preparing for Our Thru Hikes
Springtime is finally upon us! While many people on this site are feeding their Springer Fever by reading about others on their AT thru hike, for me
Reflections – What I Would Have Done Differently on My Thru Hike
Now that it’s been more than two years since my Katahdin summit and the end of the journey that has changed my life, I feel like I’m finally
Food Review – Outdoor Herbivore Backpacking Foods
Since my last two posts on Appalachian Trials have been about food I figured I’d keep it going by reviewing my favorite brand of backpacking food -
Food Review – Picky Bars
While I have written about how different on trail eating and off trail eating can be, for my long-distance hikes this summer I’ve decided to go a
Avoiding “Spewmageddon”: How to Evade Norovirus on the AT
Post last updated by Diane Duffard, Oct. 2023. Every year the horror story begins around the NC/TN state line – Norovirus has hit and lots of
Eating in the “Real World” Versus Trail Eating
The holidays are over and for many people the new year is a time to clean up their diet and begin eating healthier again. While I was preparing my
The Gift of Gear: A How-to Guide
With the holidays upon us many people planning a long-distance hike in the coming months are getting their gear lists together and starting to decide
The Sacrifices Made for Long Distance Backpacking (And Why It’s Worth It)
Let’s face it - living the life of your dreams is the hardest thing you’ll ever have to do. To get to the point where you’re satisfied with your
Beating the Winter Blues – Staying Active All Winter Long
Living in a city that received more than 130 inches of snow last year, staying fit during winter is a huge priority for me, especially since next