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First 85 Miles and Damn It’s Hot Outside!
Southern Terminus to Lordsburg, NM Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Literally, this is what it took to get to the Southern Terminus of the CDT. A
The Continental Divide Trail, or Righting the Wrongs of the Past……..
When we last met I had just discontinued my thru-hike of the Appalachian trail. Needless to say, I should have gone with my initial instinct and hiked the Continental Divide Trail. In my defense, the whole thing played out differently in my head and I made a mistake. Now it's time to right past wrongs and hit the trail again.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Maine
Appalachian Trail, it's not you, it's me. I feel we had a great run of it, went through some deep shit, but in the end we just weren't right for one another.
Three States Down, 11 to Go. Beast Mode Kicks into Full Gear
Sorry GA, NC & TN, it's not you it's me..... Time heals all wounds.........then the wind, rain and snow breaks them open again. But, the weather cannot stop this beast of a thru-hiker from her 20-27 mile days!
Rain, Snow, and Depression in the Smoky Mountains
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep, but I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep" Robert Frost
Springer to the NOC, and the First Week Is in the Bag
One week down and 137 miles! It's been interesting seeing the flow of the trail, from late starts, bad trail etiquette to trail magic on Easter. It's been a great start to my adventure!
Searching High and Low, This Intrepid Thru-Hiker Is Unable to Locate Her Physical Conditioning
March 28th is looming on the horizon and this AT thru-hiker is practically foaming at the mouth to get started. But first, a final check to make sure all that can be done has been done.
Encountering a Thru-Hiker in Its Native Environment, the Natives Are Curious and They Have Questions
On my 2015 Thru-hike of the pacific Crest Trail, I began to believe that we are like some rare creature that people have heard about through movies and books, but never really expect to meet in the wild. Upon finding one, the individual may be overwhelmed with excitement and curiosity. Questions abound, and no, I do not carry a gun for protection.
White on the AT? Girl, You Must be Trippin!
Bugs on the trail and the Zombie Apocalypse have surprising similarities. But, just as cutting up a zombie and wearing it like a winter coat can make you invisible, can light colored clothing shield you from mosquitoes? Science says it can, so I'll be wearing white shirts on the AT this summer.
PCT vs. AT Hiker Prep Smackdown
The Appalachian Trail may be technically more difficult, but the trip prep is sweet compared to the PCT!