Flip-flop
Déjà Vu in Western New England
One of the greatest temptations on the AT from the so-called "real world" can be found in Pawling, NY. In the midst of a stretch of farmland, the trail crosses...
Filthy/Gorgeous (New Jersey and New York)
Stop me if you've had this dream before: as a fully grown adult, you have to relive a random year of school. Perhaps because of some technicality you have to...
Great Strides: Peace Pilgrim, the First Woman to Thru-Hike the AT, Never Stopped Walking
Great Strides is an occasional feature of The Trek exploring some of the greatest walks and walkers in history, literature, and film. Between 1948 and 1951, just three men walked...
Days 31 – 34: Slackpacking, Sagittarians, and Smiling
Slack packing in Oregon. Not a fan of slack packing, but I am a huge fan of Oregon! I'm going to miss Oregon views and the "easier" trail.
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!
Three Faces of the Trail… Plus ROAD TRIP!
I find that, for me, there are three different faces of the Appalachian Trail. The first is the trail itself, the time spent surrounded by nature. Because I spend most...
Days 21-23: Freedom, Bacardi, and Fear of Solitude
Road trip celebrating our independence and flipping to Oregon. Saying goodbye to Oprah, Didge and One Week was depressing. Hiking SOBO from Willamette Pass, Oregon.
Days 18-20: Transitions, Composting Toilets, and Oprah
Life lesson: enjoy the transitions of life, don’t fear them. They may lead to a better future. Kennedy Meadows to Lone Pine on the PCT.
Day 11 – 17: Squatting, Mating, and Small Town Rivalries
The time off has been amazing. Spent a week with the fam in Malibu celebrating my sisters incredible accomplishment! It was rejuvenating! My brilliant sister is officially a doctor! And...
Days Seven to Ten: Night Hiking, Wind Farms, and MAGIC
Every part of my body is in pain. Nothing could have prepared me for this adventure, especially when my "partner" in Beast Cub. My tramily needs some work, but we...