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Ruth Morley

After living overseas 18 years, I continue to enjoy exploring the world, especially via my own two feet. Doing the 1500 mile GR5 trail from the North Sea to the Mediterranean made me fall in love with long distance backpacking. Since returning to the US, I have completed the Appalachian Trail in 4 long sections over 4 summers, thru-hiked the Colorado Trail and the Trans Catalina Trail, done my first two sections of a three-part section hike of the Florida National Scenic trail and covered half of Ohio’s Buckeye Trail. I do all of this completely plant powered, dehydrating all my own food, free of animal products and no added salt, oil or sugars. I love the health benefits, as well as how great it makes me feel! Please join me as I tackle new trails and enter into my 8th decade of life.

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The Peaks of my Colorado Trail Trek

The Peaks of my Colorado Trail Trek

I’ve crossed over countless passes on this amazing adventure on the CT.  But during the past few days, I reached what I considered the two peaks of

Aug 31, 2023 : Ruth Morley
Living the High Life on the Colorado Trail

Living the High Life on the Colorado Trail

When reaching mile 183.5 on the CT, right after Twin Lakes, where I last left you, the hiker has a choice of following either the Collegiate East

Aug 23, 2023 : Ruth Morley
The Colorado Trail Still Continues to Take My Breath Away, So To Speak

The Colorado Trail Still Continues to Take My Breath Away, So To Speak

And the amazing hiking continues!  The past six days have taught me firsthand why these are not named the Rocky Hills or the Mediocre Mountains.  

Aug 15, 2023 : Ruth Morley
Future Colorado Trail Backpackers: Have no Fear, there’s a Great Community of Fellow Hikers Waiting for You!

Future Colorado Trail Backpackers: Have no Fear, there’s a Great Community of Fellow Hikers Waiting for You!

+On Day 6 on the Colorado Trail, I was now on my own.  Shorttimer had left for home after his customary four days at the beginning of most my long

Aug 7, 2023 : Ruth Morley
Loving the Colorado Trail

Loving the Colorado Trail

It almost felt unreal, sort of an out-of-body experience, as I finally stepped foot on the Colorado trail, after two years of dreaming and hoping and

Jul 31, 2023 : Ruth Morley
Prepping for the Colorado Trail —- How Will It Go?

Prepping for the Colorado Trail —- How Will It Go?

I really shouldn’t be anxious. I’ve backpacked many a mile and I love the Colorado Rockies. But here I am at home, obsessing about every little

Jul 22, 2023 : Ruth Morley
An Unexpected Ending to This Year’s Section of the Florida Trail

An Unexpected Ending to This Year’s Section of the Florida Trail

I was in high spirits as I left Lake Marian Paradise Resort, after a restful zero day, fun talks with my next door neighbor in the little motel and

Feb 2, 2023 : Ruth Morley
Things are still looking up on the Florida Trail

Things are still looking up on the Florida Trail

Since I last checked in with you, friends, countless steps have been taken, yet more water has been waded in, mud has again gripped my shoes and my

Jan 28, 2023 : Ruth Morley
Okay, Enough With the Canals and Levees! Can We Just Move on in Life?

Okay, Enough With the Canals and Levees! Can We Just Move on in Life?

So after eight days of walking along and above long stripes of blue on the Florida Trail, the thrill is waning. I’m not really complaining, but I’m

Jan 19, 2023 : Ruth Morley
A New Perspective on Florida’s Water… From an Elevation of About 12 Feet

A New Perspective on Florida’s Water… From an Elevation of About 12 Feet

OK, goodbye to sloshing through mystical cypress strands with bromeliads claiming home on all the tree trunks. No more shoe-sucking muck (for now, I

Jan 14, 2023 : Ruth Morley