Why I’m Hiking Lists

The Art of Leaving: Why I Thru Hike

The Art of Leaving: Why I Thru Hike

Since birth, my life has always followed a cyclical pattern of movement: the art of leaving as I call it, and the pursuit of the horizon.

Apr 22, 2025 : Anna "Blaze" M
Hiking the CDT + GDT: Am I Thru-Hiking to Seek Out Pain?

Hiking the CDT + GDT: Am I Thru-Hiking to Seek Out Pain?

A challenge does not have to be a struggle. The struggle comes from the resisting. Accept the situation, and it will pass.

Apr 20, 2025 : jessica "stitches" guo
A Lovely Mosaic: Collections Of The People We Meet

A Lovely Mosaic: Collections Of The People We Meet

During my time solo traveling, I’ve developed strong opinions and emotions when it comes to the people I meet. I’ve read that when your heart is in so many places,...

Apr 11, 2025 : Alex Tucker
Intro Post! My “why” for hiking the AT

Intro Post! My “why” for hiking the AT

Stepping Into the Dream: My Appalachian Trail Journey Begins Bucket List For as long as I can remember, the outdoors has been my greatest teacher. As a therapist, I’ve seen...

Mar 28, 2025 : Pumba
Second Times A Charm- Rising from the Ashes

Second Times A Charm- Rising from the Ashes

After loosing my home in a devastating wild fire in 2020, follow along to hear this harrowing journey back to getting my feet back underneath me, one step at a...

Mar 25, 2025 : Indra Stabile
The Big “Why?”

The Big “Why?”

Everyone asks us why we want to hike the AT. Books recommend having reasons written down for why we want to hike it, and go back and re-read when we...

Mar 24, 2025 : Oana and Steve
Hiking the Wabi Sabi Way

Hiking the Wabi Sabi Way

In about 18 days, I'll be flying from Seattle to Tucson, and in T-minus 21 days, I’ll start my NoBo hike on the Continental Divide Trail (CDT). While scrolling through...

Mar 22, 2025 : Brainstorm
Why I’m Excited to Walk the West Highland Way in Scotland

Why I’m Excited to Walk the West Highland Way in Scotland

Scotland is full of surprises, and after months of traveling here, I knew I couldn’t leave without hiking the West Highland Way. This 96-mile trail weaves through breathtaking landscapes, rich...

Mar 5, 2025 : Chickpea
Reflections of the PCT as I gear up for the AT

Reflections of the PCT as I gear up for the AT

I remember my first hike as a young nipper. I would have been about 10. Dad took my sister, friend, and I on a two-night three-day hike called the Rakiura...

Feb 15, 2025 : Katie Buxton
So Why the PCT, and Why Now?

So Why the PCT, and Why Now?

A lot of thought went into my decision to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. In this blog, I talk about my "why" for choosing the PCT, and why this is...

Jan 18, 2025 : Megan Hantz