Bloggers
Zach Davis Told Me To
Hi, Friends! For those of you that have had the opportunity to read the fantastic book, Appalachian Trials can already guess what post is coming next. For those of you...
My PCT B(ack)log
I owe you an apology. I set out really determined to not get behind on this project. I know that some of you are here trying to figure out where...
In Hindsight
In our Upper Goose Pond Cabin that are free to stay and if planned right, could be a great day off in the woods. In our entire 200+ days on...
Journals From The Hundred Mile Wilderness – Night Three
The following are excerpts straight from my journal as Shaaades and I, two run down North Bounders, trudged through the last Hundred Mile section before Mt. Katahdin. In these journals...
“Overloaded” Backpack, Outdated Gear, and Trail Names
As I rolled into Therm-a-Rest Prolite Women’s sleeping pad, took my Therm-a-Rest pillow. I reached in for my food bag that I believe held three days worth of food, plus...
Rodriguez Road and the Milky Way
I've always wanted to see the Milky Way. Over the years I've seen all the photos, the same ones you've seen - the cloud of stars like a necklace,...
Let Me Go Where I Feel Most Alive!
Hey ya’ll! My name is Carol, or more commonly known as “Overload” on the trail. I’m from South Carolina and I just can’t get enough of the mountains, so much...
The Dirt on the Trail: Chapter 18
Last Day in the 100 Mile Wilderness There was a beautiful sunrise over Jo-Mary Lake before I got my day started. We planned on hiking to 22 miles, so I...
The Basic Bro’s Big Three
Being Basic According to the Kelty Cosmic 20 There is endless debate about what rating your sleeping bag needs to be in order to hike the AT. The cliff notes...
The Hunt for Gear at the REI Garage Sale
Early Bird Gets the Gear If you're an avid backpacker, chances are you know about the REI garage sale. If you don't have one near you, I'm terribly sorry. This...