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Remember When: An AT SOBO Journey
Over 1,300 Miles in and a Lot Has Happened Now that Gray and I are over 1,300 miles in on our AT southbound thru-hike, it occurred to me that I...
This Really Is Real Life
Officially Two-Thirds of the Way Completed! I was telling my Nana that I was struggling trying to write another blog. She, being the trail-wise lady that she is now, threw...
The Arizona Trail: Fears, Hope, and Irrationality
There be Demons in Them Thar Hills! It's the night before. Right now I'm wishing it was the night before Christmas, not departure. I struggle for sleep. All sorts of...
Hiking Is Hard. Hiking Is Worth It
In some ways, I feel like I have been preparing for the trail my entire life. Living in the mountains, I fell in love with the outdoors at an early...
Day 24 – Day 30 : It Is What It Is
Beautiful views can change your whole mood! Finally made it to Crater Lake! History and beauty make me never want to leave!
Restoring My Faith in Humanity, One State at a Time
I am slightly over a quarter of the way finished hiking the Appalachian Trail. It has been just over 50 days. I’m in my fourth state, and reaching the final...
Summits, Sunsets, and Switchbacks
Franconia Ridge. Here, there be fairies The ridgeline is so stark and sharp, cutting into the sky with no qualms about whether or not it has a right to be...
Over the Hump!
We conquer the last of the difficult terrain, summit mountains in thunderstorms, and enjoy a cabin in the woods by ourselves!
Embracing Lower Miles: Humbled by Southern Maine
Out the gate of the 100-Mile Wilderness I did some big miles. Eighteen to 25 miles happened every coupleof days. I tried to keep this going through into Caratunk, over...
Crushing Mount Mansfield and Bolton
Beginning the final stretch of difficult mountains on the Long Trail, we crush Mansfield and suffer some injuries.
