Hiker Intro
From Maine to Colorado – Thoughts Before Heading West
It’s a familiar feeling. The preparation stage. Logistics, excitement, nerves, butterflies, gear finalization, planning, etc.. Soon enough, I’ll be on my way to start a thru-hike of the Colorado
Hiker Intro: How I Became a Metalhead Hiker and Why I’m Hiking The Colorado Trail/CDT
How I became a hiker and used this hobby to turn my life around. Why hard rock and heavy metal music had an influence on my life and mentality towards...
Let’s See if I Can Carry My Baby All the Way to Maine!
I’m attempting to carry my six month old all the way to Maine!! Here’s some of my story, and why I’m hiking.
My Appalachian Thru-Hike: A Search for Home
"Nature is not a place to visit. It is home." - Gary Snyder There is a restlessness that never leaves my bones, an ache that irks me like a toddler...
Blowing Up My World
Well, I did it! I gave my notice at work... and it was glorious! No turning back now... in April I will embark on the biggest adventure of my life....
Introducing Spring and Mr. Quack
Hi! My name is Hannah but on the trail, people call me “Spring.” I am counting down the days until I head out for my northbound Appalachian Trail hike in...
So you think you can make it to Katahdin?
What would a chicken and an ol' chunky girl have in common? We love to hike!
Who are Scooch and Tate?
The post you have been waiting so eagerly for! The post about who we are, where our trail names came from, and just random information on our thru hike!...
From the AT to the TA: Swan Diving into It!
Hi, I’m Sunney (or Swan Dive). Don’t let my blond hair fool you. I have gone two weeks without showering on the AT. When a little dread started to form...
After the AT Comes New Zealand’s TA
After finishing a thru-hike, many hikers are left wondering what comes next. The answer's easy: another thru-hike!