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2,200 Miles Later, We Made It to Katahdin and Into Czech Hiking History
Two weeks ago, we stood on top of Katahdin, and after 2,200 miles of walking north, we finally finished the Appalachian Trail. Which, apparently,
The Whites Give You the Best Views… and Ask for Everything You Have Left
The Whites give you the best views… and ask for everything you have left! Everyone told us the White Mountains would be beautiful and they were
Month Four: When the Trail Stops Being About Your Legs and Starts Being About Your Mind
People often imagine long-distance hiking as one big adventure, stunning views, unforgettable sunrises, trail magic, freedom, and walking all day
The Kindness of Strangers and the Taste of Home
So, I wanted to write this article probably three times already, but I’m so busy having fun and hiking, always hiking… But let’s do this in
Five Miles Straight Up and a Cookie Away From Fainting
On a thru-hike, our needs shrink down to the absolute basics, food, miles, and sleep. Everything else slowly dissolves. Simplicity is strength, they
Hiking as a Couple Can Be Challenging… Here’s What Made It Work for 8,000+ Miles
Hiking as a couple sounds romantic, until you’re both exhausted, hungry, and arguing over something stupid in the middle of nowhere. Like us, I got
500 Miles of Less Noise
A quarter of the trail behind us, and for the first time in a long time, my head feels… quiet. 500 miles. I still can’t believe it. We woke up to
Mice, Squirrels and One Very Hungry Husband
A month in and 300 miles done, the trail feels both fast and endless. The start was painful, but new shoes turned everything around, and now the body is getting stronger and miles are coming easier. Life on trail has found its rhythm with hiker hunger, waking spring, and constant battles with mice and loud squirrels. Compared to past trails, this one feels less wild but more social, with an incredible community. It’s not always comfortable, but it’s simple, and that’s where the happiness is.
AT Weather and Terrain Is No Joke
Early on the Appalachian Trail, we experienced extreme and rapidly changing weather. Rain, freezing temperatures, and even snow within days. One of the hardest nights was a violent storm with strong winds shaking our tent and lightning lighting it up like a strobe, leaving us awake and uneasy but pushing through.
Our Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Didn’t Go as Planned From Day One
After years of dreaming about the Appalachian Trail, we expected the adventure to start with excitement, fresh legs, and the thrill of finally being on trail. Instead, our thru-hike began with an unexpected detour back to town.