Kmeg

Kmeg is both experienced and a beginner in all things hiking and camping. If there's something new to tackle, she's first in line. She fits backpacks for a living and is obsessed with her dog, The Millennium Falcon. The one thing she misses most on the trail is a good slice (or three) of quiche.

Posts

5 Tips for Hitchhiking on the Appalachian Trail

5 Tips for Hitchhiking on the Appalachian Trail

How you can catch the skills and thrills of hitching rides along the Appalachian Trail

Jun 13, 2017 : Kmeg
Counting Calories Part II: Training for the Trail

Counting Calories Part II: Training for the Trail

Planning to hike the Appalachian Trail? Start the new year with these focused training tips in mind!

Jan 23, 2017 : Kmeg
Breaking Through the Fear

Breaking Through the Fear

A surprise encounter leaves a hiker wondering, how do you break through your fear to become a solo hiker?

Sep 5, 2016 : Kmeg
Counting Calories Part I

Counting Calories Part I

Beginning down the rabbit hole of long-distance trail nutrition. I am looking to the leaders in our trails and asking the questions for better calorie intakes and better nutrition. There must be a way to maximize performance without minimizing our physical selves along the way.

Aug 8, 2016 : Kmeg
Quiz: Have you become a Trail Snob?

Quiz: Have you become a Trail Snob?

Your loved ones are excited for your accomplishment but are they secretly hoping you'll stop telling them how to enjoy the outdoors? Do you need to connect better with hikers of other trails? Take this quiz and see if you've become a trail snob!

Jul 28, 2016 : Kmeg