Why I’m Hiking Lists
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,...
Our Why
Why do we want to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail? Complete with inspirational quotes.
Why Are We Doing This? Why Am I Doing This?
I was almost at the top of a ridge. I picked my way over rocks. The scent of honeysuckle and wildflowers surrounded me, filled my nostrils. Buzz of bees and...
Why Am I Hiking?
Why am I hiking? That is a great question. Does there have to be a reason? Can it not be said that I am doing it for the joy...
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: -...
My first hike in The USA – PCT SoBo
Who am I and where will you be hiking? I am Miia and I am going to hike the Pacific Crest Trail from north to south starting at the end...
Why I’m Leaving My Job & Hiking Vermont’s Long Trail
I’ve spent a large part of the past year or so injured, sick, and burned out. The pandemic hit, I tore my ACL, I was stressed at work, the valley...
Adventures in Dehydration – Errr, I Mean Dehydrating (Part 1)
It's back to hiking in the desert and I'm doing my best to stay hydrated out here. When I'm not actively chugging water or shoving my face full of snacks,...
Why I quit my job to hike for six months
A Kid in the Woods I grew up in a small town in Michigan, so our family adventures consisted of summer car-camping trips to the State Park and an annual...
What do I cherish about my life right now? (Pre-Hike)
What do I cherish, before I start this thru-hike? That was a thought I had as I wrote out my "reasons to thru-hike" letter. So much of this planning for...