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I’m Late! Shit! – Day 5 on the JMT

I’m Late! Shit! – Day 5 on the JMT

Shit! I'm Late! When you're about to hike your longest day on the trial, the last thing you want to do is sleep in. Too late! It's done.

Sep 26, 2023 : Chana Putnam
Day 92 – 98 Middle of Colorado

Day 92 – 98 Middle of Colorado

Day 92 Kinda weird town day. Slow start on account of waking up in a bed and not really wanting to leave. Took a bus to Frisco and met up...

Sep 24, 2023 : Braveheart
I might be leaving the JMT – Day 4 of the JMT

I might be leaving the JMT – Day 4 of the JMT

Who thought that after a year of planning that I would think about leaving the JMT halfway through. What should I do?

Sep 24, 2023 : Chana Putnam
5 Reasons I’ve Enjoyed My September Start to the Appalachian Trail

5 Reasons I’ve Enjoyed My September Start to the Appalachian Trail

Think it's crazy to start hiking the Appalachian Trail in September? Well, it might be, but here are five reasons why it's a good idea.

Sep 22, 2023 : Isabel Koran
PCT SOBO WEEK 7

PCT SOBO WEEK 7

Day 43 - 19.5 miles I woke up unmotivated. Couldn’t tell you why, and I didn’t try to figure out why either. I started walking and planning the next stretch...

Sep 21, 2023 : Lightning Rod
PCT SOBO WEEK 8

PCT SOBO WEEK 8

Day 49 - 24.5 miles I spent most of the night just barely staying warm enough to sleep. Camping on the ridge maybe wasn’t the best idea in hindsight, the...

Sep 21, 2023 : Lightning Rod
My Epically Fucked Up Best View Ever – Day 3 on the JMT

My Epically Fucked Up Best View Ever – Day 3 on the JMT

Day 3 was one for the books. It not only was my epically fucked up day, but also gave me my best view ever!

Sep 21, 2023 : Chana Putnam
My First Mountain Pass – Day 2 of the JMT

My First Mountain Pass – Day 2 of the JMT

It's day two of the JMT and I'm about to head over Donohue Pass, my first mountain pass! I'm a little rusty, but hopefully, my hiker legs will set in...

Sep 20, 2023 : Chana Putnam
Who Am I and Why Am I Hiking the AZT This Fall?

Who Am I and Why Am I Hiking the AZT This Fall?

Hello readers! I'm an ex-city girl turned dirty tree-hugging hiker. I'm attempting to live out of my backpack for one month on the Arizona Trail this fall... how will I...

Sep 19, 2023 : Elaine Che
Day 85 – 91 The high point

Day 85 – 91 The high point

Day 85 Slept poorly last night from a combination of cold and skipping dinner. I hiked 7 easy miles out of town and was still stuffed with town food and...

Sep 17, 2023 : Braveheart