YO! I'm Dill - a 23 year old Canadian who is all about cats, puns, winter, and chocolate. In spring 2015 I graduated from Trent University with a BSc in Biology but I truly believe adventure is the best way to learn so... I'm currently doing a 2016 NOBO thru hike! It's inTENTse! I love to laugh and be silly. I just want to live a completely adventurous, passionate, weird life.
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Embrace Change
It has been almost 6 weeks since I summited Katahdin leaving behind my favourite white blazes. It came as no surprise to me that I felt a little lost
Post-Trail Gear List
Things change a lot when you spend 5 months living in the wilderness carrying all of your stuff on your back. I've learnt so much about what an
Days 140 to 147: Don’t let your dreams be dreams
Monson, ME to KATAHDIN July 20th. Mile 2189.1 I'm done. My last week on the trail felt like a dream. It was filled with waterfalls, swimming,
Days 133 to 140: No! Not Bertha!
Rangely, ME to Monson, ME What does finishing strong look like? Is it pushing your limits and crushing some big miles or is it slowing down in order
Days 118 to 127: The Super Bubble
Hanover, NH to Rangely, ME Let's play some Catch Up.. How do I even begin. These past few weeks have felt like a dream. After taking a few days off
Days 108 to 117: Kindness Changes Everything
Manchester Center, VT to Hanover, NH Highlights:Everything smelling like Christmas. Hitting the 500 miles to Katahdin mark! Watching the
Days 83 to 107: Wait, how am I in Vermont?
Hamburg, PA to Manchester Center, VT (mile 1650.7) Highlights:Visit from some Toronto friends. Town hopping/deli blazing with a new trail
Days 72 to 82: This is How We Do
Harpers Ferry to Hamburg, PA I am posting this from a Walmart as it rains outside and Toast finishes her shopping. She is staying in town and I will
Days 65 to 71: The Virginia Explosions
Waynesboro to Harpers FerryEven reading my journal entries for the past week feels surreal. So many things I've dreamt about for such a long time
Days 45 to 64: Spicing Things Up
Marion to Waynesboro (mile 861.4)Toast and Bean. That time we fit 6 tents on a tiny lookout. #tramilyI realize it's been a long time since I