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Kelly Floro

I'm a former Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, a future Pacific Crest Trail thru-hiker, and a present-day writer and passionate explorer of the natural world. Fellow hikers know me as Ibex. If I'm not on the trail, tapping away at my keyboard, or panicking about the existential threat of climate change, I'm probably daydreaming about my next big adventure or getting overly emotional while watching reruns of the Great British Baking Show.

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How to Prevent and Treat 7 Common Thru-Hiking Foot Problems

How to Prevent and Treat 7 Common Thru-Hiking Foot Problems

Have you ever noticed that thru-hikers have an awful lot in common with zombies? Both are prone to shuffling glassy-eyed through the woods at strange

Apr 3, 2019 : Kelly Floro
Anatomy of an AT Trail Town: Five Features to Look For

Anatomy of an AT Trail Town: Five Features to Look For

One of my favorite memories from the Appalachian Trail is the street festival I stumbled upon in Manchester Center, VT, as I came into town for a

Mar 28, 2019 : Kelly Floro
10 Ways to Stay Warm and Avoid Hypothermia on the Trail

10 Ways to Stay Warm and Avoid Hypothermia on the Trail

It’s just before dawn, and the mountains all around you are tranquil. You can tell it’s going to be a glorious morning, and you feel the call of a

Mar 21, 2019 : Kelly Floro