Hello friends! We are Josh and Maranda Stone, a happily married couple from North Georgia who had big dreams of completing the AT in 2016. We dreamed about a thru hike for some time, and we were finally able to make it happen this year! From March to August, we walked our way from Georgia to Maine and had the time of our lives! We hope to continue to share our wisdom and crazy stories with you here, so stay tuned!
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Gear Review: Salomon Women’s Odyssey Pro
Women's Salomon Odyssey Pro MSRP: $140 Weight: 18.6 0z. Materials: Synthetic textile and contragrip rubber- designed to
A Letter to the Class of 2017
Dear 2017 AT Thru Hiker, Congratulations on making it this far. You have planned, prepared, saved and dreamed for a very long time. Now
Truck Bed Diaries: 6 Tips for Successful Hitching
When I first started doing research, reading about the trail and talking to experienced hikers about the trail, the subject of hitchhiking seemed to
Hygiene Tips and Tricks for Fearless Female Hikers
DISCLAIMER: If you're a dude, turn back now, because this post is all about pooping and periods. Sorry, boys. In the months leading up to our thru
Sorry Mom: An Interview with the Parents of Thru Hikers
If your son, daughter, grandkid, niece, nephew, or other close family member has revealed to you that they are planning on thru hiking a long trail
20 Ways Thru Hiking is a lot like Christmas
Thru-Hiking is more like Christmas than you might think... 1. You are almost always surrounded by pine trees. Though the trees may not be
Say No to Trail Mix: Hiking with a Severe Nut Allergy
Confession time: I have NEVER tasted peanut butter. Nope, never. I know... this is unbelievable, and even shameful, for most hikers. You can find
10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Hiking the AT
Can I be honest with you guys for a second? I was completely unprepared to take on a thru hike. Sure, I read all the blogs and books, watched all the
Post-Trail Life for The Stones
What Now?? Well, we have officially entered into the category of "former thru hikers". All of the thank-you cards have been sent out and all of the
Google and Little Foot’s Thru-Hike Video
Check out a bunch of our photos from our