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What To Expect When Injuries End Your Thru-Hike
Injuries and illness happen even to the best of hikers. Much of the time, rest and perhaps minor medical intervention quickly puts a thru-hiker back
And Just Like That…
And just like that, my thru-hike was over. The thought of having to abandon your hike because of injury lurks unbidden in the back of every
Is an AT Thru-Hike a Vacation, a Job, or a Cult?
How do you look at this phenomenon called thru-hiking? Is it a vacation? Several of the books about thru-hiking urge potential AT travelers to
Has Anyone Seen My Trail Legs?
I knew getting back on the trail after 3 weeks off with an injured knee was going to be tough so we planned a few easier days to start. And it worked
I’m Baaacckk….!
Yes! The waiting is over. Tomorrow I'll be rejoining my sweetie, Buttermeister, in Daleville, VA and resuming my thru-hike! I finally was able to
The Waiting Is The Hardest Part
Sigh, I’m still not back on trail. Buttermeister (aka Chris) went back on the AT after dropping me off at home and is making great progress, nearing
Will Love Be Enough? I’m No Longer Sure…
It is mind boggling to realize that we've hiked 500+ miles of the Appalachian Trail. It is soul crushing to have to leave the AT and go home. That is
Weird Things You Get Used To While Thru-Hiking
So much has happened since I last posted that it would take too long to recap. Instead, please enjoy these snippets from the trail about things that
I Can See For Miles and Miles
When we last saw our intrepid hikers, Snowy Owl and Buttermeister, they were about to be challenged by the Smoky Mountains. Boy oh boy were we
Next Up: Great Smoky Mountains
We’ve made it to the threshold of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Fontana Dam! While this feels like a great accomplishment, it will be