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H20 to Go: 10 Tips to Backcountry Hydration
Backcountry Hydration Filtering water takes the F out of Fun, but it needs to be done. It's incredibly important to not only have clean water, but
The End and A New Beginning
It's been two weeks since I took my last steps on the trail. I miss it everyday. I'll admit, my biggest fear has yet to happen. I thought I would
Home Stretch, Wild Climbs
(Author's note: I typed this all up on my phone so please pardon any typos for now! I just wanted to get it all published when I could :)
White Mountain Majesty
I am in love. Well, I've been in love this whole time. I've been in love with the pine trees, the sunsets, the rocky peaks and every inch along the
It’s About the Smiles and the 500 Miles – Marion, VA to Harpers Ferry, WV: Part 1
Firebone Campsite Our plan was to shuttle into Marion to resupply and then get back out to continue hiking. But first, we needed a refuel at
Blood, Sweat & Tears: Hot Springs, NC to Damascus, VA
Hot Springs, NC Hot Springs is one of the few towns along the Appalachian Trail where the AT runs through the main strip of the town. The
Gettin’ Stinky
Day 8 It was finally time to take a zero day. We finished our hike on a beautiful day up to Dick's Creek, 11 miles outside of Haiwassee. At first,
Pre-Trail Fails and Other Tales
Day -1 Megabus sucks. I caught my bus at 11:45 Sunday night from Chicago to start the 13 hour ride to Atlanta. Uh, yeah. That didn't
52 Pick Up… Gear Edition
My Appalachian Trail Gear List With less than 12 days (is this real life) until I climb a bus and ride to Atlanta, I decided now would be a good
The Pre-Trail Blues
What about the feels before the trail? We've all heard about post-trail blues. Before we even start the trail, we come to expect and accept that we