Hiker Intro
It’s my Grandpa’s fault. Why I’m being pulled to hike the AT
If you picture a slender man with white hair, sporting a bright orange external frame pack from Jansport, you might be talking about anybody who hiked thirty years ago. But...
Courage to Hike as an Overweight Woman
Courage to hike as an overweight woman happened two years ago, when walking upstairs or cleaning my house winded and drenched me in sweat. A medical condition, long recovered from,...
Introduction: NOBO Self-Supported Record Attempt
My name is Chris Pratt and I’m 29 years old. Why would you attempt the self-supported record? What makes you think you can do that? Are you even going to...
Adventure Anxiety: How Mountains Heal
When I turned ten, I became a familiar face at my city's hospital. Doctors couldn't figure out the cause of my stomachaches, fatigue, and irritability, so I was diagnosed as...
Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Reasons-Artemis
Appalachian Trail thru-hike reasons are never simple. If only it was a simple answer. My hiking vlogs documenting preparations for my thru-hike are differentiated with jokes and blooper reels. But
“Why I’m Hiking the PCT,” From a Girl Who Never Wanted to Hike At All
1. The Lists When I realized I wanted to thru-hike the PCT, one of the first things I did was pick up Zach is not bribing me with food to say...
Appalachian Trail Emotional Cairns along the Trail
Every introduction needs an intro. Before I introduce myself and talk about the motivations behind my 2019 Appalachian Trail thru-hike attempt, I will start with a deep reflection about the
The SHT Show: An Introduction
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Konnor Arnaud-Leblanc and in ten months I'll be back where things make sense. On trail. This time next August I'll be loading...
You Can Walk Anywhere as Long as You’ve Got the Time
Well, here goes nothing, huh? In about four months time I am attempting a northbound thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Sometimes it feels hard to say out loud, like you...
March and Trail Challenges Are Sneaking Up Quickly
Whenever you're driving and you pass a long stretch of empty field with a forest on the other side, does that forest call to you to park your car and...
