Beyond the AT

Tour Du Mont Blanc (Planning)

Tour Du Mont Blanc (Planning)

In July of 2024, I opened up my Google spreadsheet. I was ready to begin planning for my next adventure. My boyfriend (Preston) and I were going to do Tour...

Jun 16, 2025 : Crayon
Foothills Trail – Who’s Afraid of A Summer Afternoon Thunderstorm? Not Us.

Foothills Trail – Who’s Afraid of A Summer Afternoon Thunderstorm? Not Us.

Getting the band back together There’s only one reason why I’d backpack the southern Blue Ridge Mountains in the heat of summer. Veteran hikers know the answer to this one....

Jun 15, 2025 : Donna Hatch Barkley
Who Is…P.P.?

Who Is…P.P.?

DAzE? YEAH! That’s me! My name is, Anessa. BDA (Before DAzE Anessa) Or you might know me as DAzE -- Whether you do or don’t, there's a good chance you're...

Jun 13, 2025 : DAzE
Snakesylvania/Big Sis to the Rescue (ECT Day 154)

Snakesylvania/Big Sis to the Rescue (ECT Day 154)

I really can't express just how much it meant to me to see her at this critical time. Truthfully, I would probably have wallowed in a little self pity about...

Jun 7, 2025 : Steve Hoekwater
How Could You NOT Know About THIS Trail?

How Could You NOT Know About THIS Trail?

Beautiful Sunrise and Mountain Goats on Georgia Pass along the CT in July of 2024 In late May of 2024, I set off to hike Segment 1 of the Colorado...

Jun 5, 2025 : DAzE
The Cult Of The Cheese Grater

The Cult Of The Cheese Grater

Yes. There is a real cheese grater. There is so much that needed to happen for this article to be written. There were planes, trains, cars, and buses. There were...

Apr 21, 2025 : Alex Tucker
GA.ME On!

GA.ME On!

Explore vs. Exploit Exploration is a fundamental aspect of human nature. This drive manifests in various forms, from grand adventures to smaller ones, to everyday choices we make when ordering...

Apr 20, 2025 : Oana and Steve
A Lovely Mosaic: Collections Of The People We Meet

A Lovely Mosaic: Collections Of The People We Meet

During my time solo traveling, I’ve developed strong opinions and emotions when it comes to the people I meet. I’ve read that when your heart is in so many places,...

Apr 11, 2025 : Alex Tucker
My Ultralight Gear Journey

My Ultralight Gear Journey

On the Appalachian Trail I finally achieved the sub 10lb base weight of my dreams with a tiny little Pa’lante pack. Every time someone would mention how small my pack...

Mar 29, 2025 : Scorpion Queen
To The End of New Zealand and Beyond!

To The End of New Zealand and Beyond!

I’ve got a confession, so I’ll go ahead and get it out of the way. This last week I have slept with more people than I have in my entire...

Feb 6, 2025 : Donna Hatch Barkley