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People, People, Please
Setting off on a journey alone such as the Appalachian trail seemed daunting from the moment I submitted my registration form on the ATC website. Why
A Love Affair with My Trekking Poles
I never imagined that I would be the type of hiker to use such a luxury item as trekking poles. I mean, c'mon, I'm a young, fit, and coordinated
The ABC’s of How I Made It to the AT
A is for Anxiety When the countdown for my trek hit 30 short days, I may have begun to stress out a little. Actually, it became the most stressful
Climbing Has Prepared Me for a Thru-Hike
Everyone has experienced the anticipation of big deadlines and upcoming events creeping their way closer to them as time continues to move at what
A Letter to My Doubters: I’m Going to Do This
Most days I wish I would have withheld my hiking plans with the people around me. There are a few exceptions, obviously, but more often than not my
My Trek Before the Trek
Anyone who feels that an estimated six month break from life is a good idea, may or may not be a little crazy. But I would rather be classified as crazy than someone who never takes risks to truly experience the beauty of life. So, I am just your typical ennagram type seven who is ready to take on the hiker trash lifestyle!