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To Pee or Not to Pee
You would think that being out in the middle of the woods that peeing would not be an issue. You can go whenever, wherever, right? Not so. As a
The Trail Is Bringing on a Lot of Firsts for Me
The beginning of a thru-hike is naturally going to bring on a lot of firsts. The first couple of days I was eased into the trail; I lucked out with
Snot Rockets, Hail, and a Person in a Drawstring Bag
The first section of the Appalachian Trail did not disappoint. It brought crazy weather, beautiful weather, awesomeness, grossness, and
First Trail Steps and Feeling Inspired
The day is here. We're at Amicalola Falls State Park starting our adventure. We took our first steps on the Approach Trail and I saw the arch that
Let’s Talk About the Gear I’m Taking
I probably should have done the gear post a long time ago but gear scares me. OK, maybe not scare, but there’s just so much. When I first started
I Promise Not to Finish
“I need to talk to you about failure.” So says my dad to me, super casually, while I’m mid-bite of my kale salad. But it’s not the talk you’d
Five Hiking Lessons From Horses
We’ve all heard the saying, “you have to get back on the horse,” meaning, of course, you have to get back at whatever has challenged you or that
I’m Ready! And So, So, So Not Ready
I need to pick up boxes for resupply. I should make my eggs before I move. I can’t make the eggs; I packed my pots and pans already. Who’s
The Perils of Not Hiking Alone
A lot of people get worked up about thru-hikers going solo. There are multiple articles and videos about thru-hiking solo and past hikers are always
A Life of Luxury: Luxury Items on the Trail
I read somewhere that you’re either a camper or a backpacker, but never both. Each have a very different idea of luxury. "Luxury has never