Sara Douma

After completing the Appalachian Trail, Sara "Stretch" is trying to figure out what to do with her life. Want to hire her? Great please get in touch. In the meantime, she will be hiking, recovering from hiking, doing yoga and possibly getting her yoga instructors certification.

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The Big Food Review: Food Bars and More!

The Big Food Review: Food Bars and More!

First I wanted to start off by saying that I had no idea that eating and reviewing bars would be so much work. There were boxes of samples to eat and

Feb 20, 2015 : Sara Douma
5 Ways City Dwellers Prepare for a Thru-Hike

5 Ways City Dwellers Prepare for a Thru-Hike

Just because you're far from the trails doesn't mean you can't prepare to hike on them. Highlighted below are how City Dwellers are preparing for big

Feb 9, 2015 : Sara Douma
Take Great Hiking Photos With Your Smartphone

Take Great Hiking Photos With Your Smartphone

Chances are you'll want to share your incredible experiences through photos. Yet, hiking with your DSLR can be bulky and even taking your point and

Jan 18, 2015 : Sara Douma
Gear Review: Hiking in Hokas to Surprise Lake

Gear Review: Hiking in Hokas to Surprise Lake

Being back in my hometown for the holidays meant a few things—free laundry at my parents house, seeing family, eating all their food and easy access

Jan 5, 2015 : Sara Douma
11 Black Bear Safety Tips

11 Black Bear Safety Tips

The Appalachian Trail has many bears roaming it and anyone who wants to hike it should know what to do to protect their lives and the lives of those bears.

Dec 26, 2014 : Sara Douma
11 Learning Lessons from My Weekend Section Hike

11 Learning Lessons from My Weekend Section Hike

I just want to start off by saying that this is by no means a comprehensive list of what you should learn before you get on the trail. Rather, it is

Dec 17, 2014 : Sara Douma
Why I’m doing 2185 mi

Why I’m doing 2185 mi

Why the Hike? The Appalachian Trail was always there for me. I've been on it too many times to count; starting as a baby strapped to my dad's back.

Dec 11, 2014 : Sara Douma