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15 Days Until Departure – What’s on My Mind
With less than a month now until I hit the trail, some days I feel like it is torture to wait another second to leave, while other days my chest is
The Pack Chooses the Hiker – My First Time in REI
The logistics were taken care of. I Googled where the closest REI was, I got the day off work, and I even convinced Burt and our roommates to get
Choosing Goals and Sticking to Them
Deciding to hike the Appalachian Trail is one of the most tangible goals I’ve ever set out to accomplish. I have learned more than I even realized
A Tough Decision. I’m Not Taking My Dog
Or should I take her? The months leading up to a thru-hike are filled with decision after decision. Deciding on this gear and that gear, where to
From Section Hiker to Thru-Hiker
The first time I set foot on the AT, I was 23, and I was accompanied by my boyfriend, Burt, and our Norwegian Elkhound, Lola. It was our first time
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