Advice
Give Yourself a Break: Planning Rest Days on Your Thru-hike
My first thru-hike was a NOBO attempt of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2016. I had planned for what I thought was everything—except for taking rest days. At the time,...
How to Elevate Your Hitchhiking Game
After five rainy days on the trail, you’ve reached the road and you can practically feel the cold beer hitting the back of your throat, washing down the big bite...
Backpacking With Dogs: Little Things That Make A Big Difference
There are lots of obvious things you need when backpacking with dogs. Maybe a dog backpack (I highly recommend A Lightweight, Collapsible Dog Bowl I use a silicone bowl that is...
Must-Have Pack List for Hiking with a Newborn
It can be intimidating bringing a newborn out into the woods for the first time. Having the comfort of your home and all the fun amenities for baby can be...
The AMC Huts: How do They Actually Work?
The Huts. The Huts. Everyone knows and talks about "The Huts." You read about them during your pre-trail research and you hear about them every time someone talks about the White...
3 Hydration Hacks to Have More Flow In Life
In this case, Hydration is not about drinking water until you pee clear. It’s about being water. More specifically, being in the flow with water. By embodying not just the...
Taking your Camera on Trail with Ease
We all know that most smartphones these days take some pretty darn good photos, but if you’re really wanting to step up your game, then carry a mirrorless or a...
Backpacking while Pregnant: Advice from First-Hand Experience
I acquired my trail name "Little Momma" while out in November for a week-long backpacking trek in the Grayson Highlands on the Appalachian Trail. I was six months pregnant, couldn't see my...
The Challenges and Benefits of Thru-Hiking with Your Pup
First off, these opinions are all based on my experience the past couple months. I'm sure many other hikers have had different experiences and have different opinions. I ultimately decided...
Planning a Thru-Hike in One Month or Less!
Many aspiring thru hikers spend years planning for their first thru-hike. I personally spent over 15 months planning for my 2017 PCT thru-hike. Unfortunately, an injury ended my trek after...