Hiker Intro
My “Through” Hike: After 50 Years, My Eyes are Still on Katahdin
On Mother’s Day, May 11, 1975, my mother and sister dropped me off at Nimblewill Gap, 2 miles short of Springer Mountain. My eyes were on Mount Katahdin. Grinding to...
Hello World!
Howdy howdy, Dodge here checking in with my first post! You may remember me from #161 as "British Voice Guy" from the voicemail section where I was able to give...
How To Become More Afraid
I spent a lot of time living in fear until, somewhere along the way, it just turned into living. Fear dissolves. Fear also evolves—and so do I.
Walked Away from Corporate America—Now I’m Walking 2,000 Miles
Why I’m Hiking the Appalachian Trail What does it mean to feel at home in the world? Not just to exist in it, but to belong to it? We grow...
Finding Perspective on the PCT
The highs are high and the lows are low in the backcountry. Choosing to move forward in spite of those lows is what shapes you into a better version of...
Living Large Before the Appalachian Trail!
What started as a weight loss journey has blossomed into a pursuit of adventure!
The Who and The Why
Hi! Hello! For my first post, I want to introduce myself and also tell you about my motivation behind this crazy endeavor as lots of people ask me: but why...
who am i and why the AT?
Hello! My name is Lauren and I feel incredibly lucky to start the Appalachian Trail in March 2025. I am excited to challenge myself as a writer and share this...
Do I Need a Justification?
Trying to Make Some Sense With a little more than two months before I stand at the southern terminus, I've begun to think about my intentions for this thru-hike. I'll...
Step by Step: The Thru-Hike CDT Edition
My Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) thru-hiker name is Brainstorm. In 2023, I completed the PCT after graduating from school—something I had dreamed about since 2015. I remember the earlier years...