Hiker Intro
WHY am I even doing this?
I do not know my why. It seems so many people know exactly why they are attempting the Pacific Crest Trail– or any long trail for that matter. For me...
Shakedown Hikes in Review
An overview of our 3 shakedown hikes to prepare for our big adventure!
Hayley’s Note: How We Got Here
Hayley and Eric became "AT Thru-Hiking Hayley and Eric".
17 and a Native New Yorker: How I Ended Up On the AT
Hi! I am a 17-year-old from New York City who decided in 2021 to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. I am an avid reader of philosophy, a poet, a passionate debater,...
Yes, We Are That Couple
Sadly, (luckily?) our free time revolves around hitting the trail. Find out how we met and what we are doing this year.
Colorado Trail: 5 Words, 500 Miles
In the summer of 2020, when the world was still at a stand-still in the early months of the pandemic, I walked from Denver to Durango along the 485 mile...
Why I’m Hiking: Taking the Rest of the Year “Off”
Everything I read about tackling a thru-hike says that you have to be really clear on your 'why'. And let me tell you, I have a lot of why's: -...
Hello!
I am beyond excited to be sharing my adventures with you! My partner and I have been wading through a logistical swamp in preparation for the Great Divide Trail; Permits,...
Dreams Change as the Trails Change
Dreams change. When Brianna and I first hatched this plan to start thru-hiking, it was an idealistic dream of escaping what was for a journey into what could be
Little Feet, Big Dreams: Who I Am and Where I’m Going
Hello world, it's me, Carly! First, a little bit about me. I've loved the outdoors since I was a little kid. I was born in Alberta, Canada, but I grew...