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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
Shelter Hopping: Avoidance or Full Monty
4/16/15 The 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
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
Change: Fear vs Reward
When all thing changed. 4/1/2015 Three days ago my hike took a dramatic turn. My hiking cousin went back home to Minnesota. That
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
Hiking with a Partner: Obstacle or Trial, It Doesn’t Really Matter When It All Boils Down To Me
3/24/15 Picking a hiking partner for a 2189 hiking odyssey shouldn't be taken lightly. There are many factors to take into consideration like
Peeing in the Woods and Other Unlady Like Pursuits in the Great Outdoors.
3/18/15 Since 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
First Days of Trail Life
3/15/15 We 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
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
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