Bloggers
First 5 days on the PCT
Wow wow wow I can’t believe I’ve already been out here for 5 days! Minus some minor aches and pains, I’ve been loving every second of it and having the...
What the Connecticut Section of the New England Trail Taught me About Finding Adventure in Your Backyard
Last fall I dedicated myself to doing a Thru-hike in the spring of 2021. I had dreams of far-off places, new terrains, and truly wild areas. Like many, when I...
Shakedown Hike on the PCT
I can't believe my PCT start date is less than one week away! Hiking the PCT is a long-held bucket list event for me, many years in the making-a-dream-come-true department. ...
Who am I and what’s in store for this year?
Hey you! In this post, I will introduce myself and write about, why I love hiking and where this year's journey will take me. Happy Trails!
Days 6-8: Perseverance, Trail Magic, and New Friends
After a luxurious night at the Fairfield, I was anxious to get moving. As soon as I realized there weren’t going to be thunderstorms, I knew I wanted to get...
A Workaholic Walks onto a Trail…
What happens when a workaholic has no work to do? They walk into the woods for half a year and forget jobs altogether.
AT Days 19-21
Standing Bear to Walnut Mountain Shelter: 20.3 miles After a chill night hanging out at the Standing Bear Hostel with other hikers, I was on trail by 6:45 ready for...
Lost and Found- My First 100 Miles on the Appalachian Trail
100 miles. Just a blip on the map of the entire Appalachian Trail, but the trail teaches you lessons rather quickly! I’ve literally and figuratively lost and found so many...
Trail magic & milestones
Hello all! It has been a very exciting week with our first snake encounter, briefly setting a table on fire, hitchhiking, and making it into North Carolina! Hiker, but make it...
We’re In This Together (Days 1-4, Campo to Mt Laguna)
Day 1 Start: Southern Terminus / Mexico BorderFinish: Bushcamp just before descent to Hauser CanyonPCT Miles Hiked Today: 11.4 Wow, it feels amazing to be back on trail again. Lauren...