Posts
Top Favorite Trail Foods
Food on a thru-hike dosen't have to be complicated! Through trial and error, I've been able to discover what meals and snacks I like the best to power me through a long hiking day.
Four Reasons Why Thru-Hiking Is Like Recovery
Thru-hiking and recovering from an eating disorder seem like two totally different worlds, but are they really?
Going Back to the Basics: Why Hiking Is Fun
As thru-hike training continues, a question emerges: how does hiking spark joy in my life?
The Silent Killer: Emotional Pack Weight
Physical pack weight is not the only thing to consider as I obtain the gear needed for my Appalachian Trail thru-hike.
Five Unexpected Things I’ve Learned While Training for My Thru-Hike
Training for the Appalachian Trail has never been more enlightening as I continue to learn more about myself and my hiking preferences.
Intentions for Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Why am I thru-hiking, you ask? That's a big question.
Lessons Learned as a Baby Backpacker
First time backpacking trips are always full of learning opprotunities while in preperation for the Appalachian Trail....even if they are uncomfortable.
The Odds Are Against Me: Thru-Hiking While in Recovery
Thru-hiking in of itself is a massive challenge, but doing so while in recovery from an eating disorder is a whole other beast. Is it worth the risk?