Jill Aubin

Adventure leads to mishap which leads to wisdom...or so I hope. I grew up on the Iron Range of Northern MN with time spent in the woods through out the year and summers spent in the BWCA . I fell in love with nature and all it's magical powers. I was introduced to the magazine National Geographic by my grandfather Jack at an early age. It opened up the world to me which to my adventurous, restless spirit. My husband Tom has supported me with most of them and he will be dropping me at Springer Mountain, Georgia in March 2015. My family consists of 2 grown children Andrea and Kevin and Kevin' friend Leslie and her daughter Audrey and my dog Finn.

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Where Have I Gone

Where Have I Gone

The day was so beautiful. Bright sun and 60 degrees. One more day and night in the Smokies and we would be out of the park. No more sleeping in

May 19, 2015 : Jill Aubin
Shelter Hopping: Avoidance or Full Monty

Shelter Hopping: Avoidance or Full Monty

4/16/15The beginning of shelter usage for me began on the second night in the Smokies. It is mandatory. When I asked other hikers why, I received

Apr 16, 2015 : Jill Aubin
And Bears, OH CRAP!

And Bears, OH CRAP!

I don't know what my biggest fear was before entering The Great Smoky Mountains? I just know I had a few choices. Remoteness, the climbs, the weather

Apr 8, 2015 : Jill Aubin
Change: Fear vs Reward

Change: Fear vs Reward

When all thing changed. 4/1/2015Three days ago my hike took a dramatic turn.  My hiking cousin went back home to Minnesota. That

Apr 1, 2015 : Jill Aubin
That Four Letter Word Every Thru Hiker Loves, Snow! Oops, I Mean Zero

That Four Letter Word Every Thru Hiker Loves, Snow! Oops, I Mean Zero

3/27/2015-The rumor mill of the trail was ablaze all day that the temps were going to be below freezing Friday night.  We had been listening to trail

Mar 29, 2015 : Jill Aubin
Hiking with a Partner: Obstacle or Trial, It Doesn’t Really Matter When It All Boils Down To Me

Hiking with a Partner: Obstacle or Trial, It Doesn’t Really Matter When It All Boils Down To Me

3/24/15Picking a hiking partner for a 2189 hiking odyssey shouldn't be taken lightly. There are many factors to take into consideration like

Mar 25, 2015 : Jill Aubin
Peeing in the Woods and Other Unlady Like Pursuits in the Great Outdoors.

Peeing in the Woods and Other Unlady Like Pursuits in the Great Outdoors.

3/18/15Since I was a child, I have had many opportunities to pee in the woods. Hello, I grew up in Northern Minnesota and camped a lot. With

Mar 19, 2015 : Jill Aubin
First Days of Trail Life

First Days of Trail Life

3/15/15We got up before sunrise and headed up to the Springer Mountain parking area after picking up a cup of coffee at McDonald's. We skipped

Mar 18, 2015 : Jill Aubin
Magic In The Air

Magic In The Air

Two years ago when my cousin Lisa and I started talking about hiking the Appalachian Trail it was on a whim. There wasn't really a plan, just a

Mar 13, 2015 : Jill Aubin
Humor: The Most Important Item to Bring on the Trail

Humor: The Most Important Item to Bring on the Trail

My cousin Sisu Sadie, (who I formerly knew as Lisa) and I, Sisu Sookie have a very creative way of navigating on the trail. Sisu Sadie and I will get

Jan 29, 2015 : Jill Aubin