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Days 26-32: The Water Flows Through The Woods Like Fingers Slipping Between Each Other

Days 26-32: The Water Flows Through The Woods Like Fingers Slipping Between Each Other

Eternal gratitude as we move up in latitude.

Apr 19, 2024 : Spark
Forest Bathing, Friluftsliv, and A Rebirth

Forest Bathing, Friluftsliv, and A Rebirth

The silence I woke up to that Wednesday morning was deafening. How can silence be so loud? The frenetic pace of life will do that sometimes. Suddenly come to an...

Apr 19, 2024 : Jon
Hippie Mode Activated

Hippie Mode Activated

Week 2 - What's that smell? Surely it isn't me, I just showered...  Yep, the sniff test verrified it was me.  At this point, I'm still not used to the...

Apr 19, 2024 : Keith Owens
Day 3 – The Sleep Talker

Day 3 – The Sleep Talker

Day 3 Start: Gooch Mountain Shelter End: Lance Creek Miles Hiked: 8.3 Total Miles on AT: 24   Well, last night was eventful to say the least. I was expecting...

Apr 19, 2024 : Jen Brown
Return to Dick’s Creek: New Gear, New Hiker, New State

Return to Dick’s Creek: New Gear, New Hiker, New State

We're heading back out soon. Making calculated gear changes and weighing new items. And adding a new member to our hiking team for our May 2024 trek. This year, Daniel,...

Apr 19, 2024 : Myrt, a Yoga Sister
Advise from Momma Bear sinks in

Advise from Momma Bear sinks in

Day 40 Standing Bear Hostel to Groundhog Creek Shelter 7.4 miles - AT mile 249.0 Card of the day - XX Judgment. This morning over a let’s say interesting breakfast...

Apr 19, 2024 : Craigen “Cool Breeze” Smith
2024-04-18 Day 5 Caldas De Reis to Padron

2024-04-18 Day 5 Caldas De Reis to Padron

To the home of Padron Peppers! A day of nice country walking, small villages, more blues sky. We have had clear blue skies since the beginning. Mornings start at 46-52F...

Apr 18, 2024 : John Rutkowski III
Flatlanders in the Roan Highlands

Flatlanders in the Roan Highlands

We paid our dues in the poor weather to experience the majesty of the Roan Highlands in the clear skies. We made sure to eat warm meals, drink cold beers,...

Apr 18, 2024 : Mika Byar
Day 31: Echoing Shrieks and Blackhole Stomachs

Day 31: Echoing Shrieks and Blackhole Stomachs

Beginner Backpacking Clinic It was an early morning for me. I got up at 7:00 and knew that I'd be putting in a long day. Everything was covered in frost....

Apr 18, 2024 : Morgan Schmidt
PCT inspiration and eclipse

PCT inspiration and eclipse

What inspired me to begin this trek along the Pacific Crest Trail? Let's go back to fall 2023. I found myself along with another long time teacher at my school...

Apr 18, 2024 : PCT Flip Flop