Owen Harries

I'm Owen Harries, a college kid hiking on a budget and a dream. This summer I'll be attempting to complete the Superior Hiking Trail, starting from the old southern terminus at Martin Road. I'm a big fan of eating M&Ms and flashing a thumbs up in every single selfie I take (it's a reflex at this point). I hate heights but love views. Can't wait to get out there!

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Days 12-14 on the Superior Hiking Trail: The Final Countdown

Days 12-14 on the Superior Hiking Trail: The Final Countdown

The title could also include a reference to the day I spent goofing around in Grand Marais, I guess. But that’s not as cool and ominous. I

Aug 10, 2025 : Owen Harries
Days 8-11 on the Superior Hiking Trail: Discovering the Meaning of Life, and Waterfalls

Days 8-11 on the Superior Hiking Trail: Discovering the Meaning of Life, and Waterfalls

These past four days on trail have been the absolute bomb. I’m in a rhythm, I’m hiking cool trails, I’m meeting interesting people. Best of all,

Aug 3, 2025 : Owen Harries
Superior Hiking Trail Days 5-7: Silver Bay Special and Finland (The One In Minnesota)

Superior Hiking Trail Days 5-7: Silver Bay Special and Finland (The One In Minnesota)

An alternative title to this section could be “SHT 5-7: I Go Into Civilization, Skip a Bunch Of Miles, and Stop Sleeping on the Trail” Maybe

Jul 31, 2025 : Owen Harries
Days 2-4 on the Superior Hiking Trail: Conditions Have Been SHT

Days 2-4 on the Superior Hiking Trail: Conditions Have Been SHT

See what I did there? Things have certainly been… going. The first day was a whirlwind of events. Constant trail changes, meeting new

Jul 27, 2025 : Owen Harries
Too Late To Stop Me Now: Day One on the SHT

Too Late To Stop Me Now: Day One on the SHT

As the title suggests, sunk cost fallacy has kicked into full effect and it would take a major injury to get me off trail. Day one was

Jul 24, 2025 : Owen Harries
What Gear am I Using: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

What Gear am I Using: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

In an earlier draft of my article, I realized that all of my pieces of gear fall into one of three categories. The Good, things that I like and

Jul 21, 2025 : Owen Harries
Why Thru Hike in the First Place?

Why Thru Hike in the First Place?

This past weekend I was able to get up north with a friend, Zach, in an attempt to thru hike the whole of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

Jun 6, 2025 : Owen Harries