Hiker Intro
Outdoor Therapy: Navy Veteran Turns to Hiking
In war, there are no unwounded soldiers. - José Narosky One-third of returning OIF/OEF veterans report suffering from problems with mental health. One-fourth report suffering from substance
Appalachian Trail SOBO 2019. Here I Come!
I have officially run out of things to do... Just over a month ago, I made a conscious decision that I was going to attempt to thru-hike the...
Introducing Marlene, SOBO on the PCT… because why not?
It would be sensible not to go. But to be sensible is to be commonplace. To be commonplace is unpardonable. -Margaret Gehrke My name is Marlene Hild, and I am...
Thru-hiking, Austrian Style…
Well, hello! First things first, let me introduce myself. My name is Brendan, I’m from New Zealand, I currently live in Austria, and I am about to embark on my...
Hiking the Real Hike: Day 1, Day 2, and Ow!
It’s been a long time coming. A year of planning, months of buying the never ending gear list, and hiking as much as I could with my pack. But the...
Griz’s AT SOBO Intro
Who are you? Greetings! My (trail) name is Griz. I’m 24 years old from Charleston, SC. I graduated from the College of Charleston in 2017 and hiked the PCT that...
Changing Directions
So I was all geared up (pun intended) to start at Springer in early April. However, flexibility is an important character trait both on and off trail, and when a...
Too Many Parentheses – A Trail Correspondent’s Tale
Hiya! My name is Madi and I am going to be part of the Trail Correspondents Podcast SOBOing the PCT starting June 20! A Little About Me I’m a Kiwi...
Solo, SOBO, and Only 17!
Just a little intro to me and my hike. I am 17 years old and almost graduated from high school. I head up to Maine one week post-graduation and will...
Hiking to Heal: AT for Mental Health Awareness
Hi! Who Are You? Hi everyone! I'm Cassidy Camp, a 23-year-old gal born in Idaho, but I've bopped around between Washington State, Florida, and most recently, Ohio. I have a...
