The Week That Changed My Year, as Told by My Texts

Never have I ever known as wide a range of emotions that carried such consequence as those I experienced March 14 to March 20. I went from extreme to

Mar 25, 2020 : Rachel S

The Trail Provides: Preparations for the PCT

“The trail provides.” An adage I’ve heard time and time again when it comes to thru-hiking. I have limited backcountry experience, but as I look

Mar 15, 2020 : Rachel S

It is no secret that thru-hiking is good for the soul, but some people find that a months-long sojourn in the wilderness also does wonders for their

Feb 11, 2020 : Rachel S

To all the late-season SOBOs out there, we salute you. You are the fearless ones who go against the grain and fight to finish what you set out to do.

Dec 3, 2019 : Rachel S

Congratulations to all of the incredible 2019 finishers out there! Whether it is your first thru, or you've added another notch to your

Nov 17, 2019 : Rachel S

Thru-hiking takes a toll on a person. Mind, body, and spirit. While the transformations of mind and spirit might be the real change after several

Oct 31, 2019 : Rachel S

Congratulations to all of the incredible 2019 finishers out there! Whether it is your first thru, or you've added another notch to your

Oct 31, 2019 : Rachel S

Thru-hiking takes a toll on a person. Mind, body, and spirit. While the transformations of mind and spirit might be the real change after several

Oct 24, 2019 : Rachel S

Congratulations to all of the incredible 2019 finishers out there! Whether it is your first thru, or you've added another notch to your

Oct 16, 2019 : Rachel S

Congratulations to all of the incredible 2019 finishers out there! Whether it is your first thru, or you've added another notch to your

Oct 16, 2019 : Rachel S

1 2

Page 1 of 6