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Bay Circuit Trail: Thru-Hiking Boston’s Emerald Necklace
I found myself in a strange headspace when I got home from my recent thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. I planned a month and a half long break from
AT Thru-Hike Lessons Learned #2: Being Sober and Trans on Trail
Here's my post-Appalachian Trail thru-hike reflections on being sober and trans on trail. I know my experience isn't universal, but if you are sober
AT Thru-Hike Lessons Learned: Hitching, Resupply, Trail Magic
I made it y'all!!! I'm home after completing my thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 138 days between March 28th and August 12th, 2021. Now that I'm
AT Thru-Hiker’s “Hot or Not” List After One Week on Trail
I've officially been hiking north from Springer Mountain towards Maine for one week. Below are my takes on what's "Hot or Not" from my
7 Ways to Be “Trans Competent” on Trail
In the hiking community, we need to be proactive in making hiking and backpacking accessible and inclusive to all people. One way YOU can make a
2021 NOBO AT Thru-Hiker’s Gear List
Look at this stuff, isn't it neat? Wouldn't you think my collection's complete? I've got gadgets and gizmos a-plentyI've got whozits and whatzits
Find the Cost of Freedom: Deciding to Thru-Hike the AT
The risks of disassembling one’s life to attempt a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail go far beyond gear, logistics, and on-trail concerns. Here’s
Trans Continental: A Sober LGBTQ Thru-Hiker’s Introduction
Who Am I? Name: Lyla Harrod (she/her) Trail Name: Don’t have one yet! Age: 33 Thru-Hike Direction: NOBO Start Date: Late March/Early