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The aborted departure

The aborted departure

According to my original plan, I should now be a couple of days south of Steven's Pass in the middle of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, heading for White Pass. Instead,...

Aug 14, 2023 : Peter Crozier
How far is too far?

How far is too far?

The purpose of a hike is ultimately to arrive at a destination. This may be because that is where you need to stop and resupply, or it is the end...

Jul 23, 2023 : Peter Crozier
A New Perspective on Florida’s Water… From an Elevation of About 12 Feet

A New Perspective on Florida’s Water… From an Elevation of About 12 Feet

OK, goodbye to sloshing through mystical cypress strands with bromeliads claiming home on all the tree trunks. No more shoe-sucking muck (for now, I suppose). Now we’re looking down endless...

Jan 14, 2023 : Ruth Morley
The Formidable Florida Trail!

The Formidable Florida Trail!

What an experience the Florida Trail is!  If a backpacker begins at the southern terminus and heads north (NOBO), they are beginning at what is undoubtedly the most challenging part...

Jan 10, 2023 : Ruth Morley
I bow to NorCal

I bow to NorCal

NorCal: respect. The stretch from Seiad to Etna SOBO was rough for me.  Maybe it was because I didn’t have my “trail legs” yet?  Maybe it was because my foot...

Aug 17, 2022 : Janine
My Stubbornness may be my Downfall

My Stubbornness may be my Downfall

I was so grateful to get in and out of Seiad Valley before the fires started. I found the climb, SOBO, in the heat nonetheless, a bit grueling, but the...

Aug 14, 2022 : Janine
The Great Southeastern Loop: Foothills Section

The Great Southeastern Loop: Foothills Section

The Foothills Trail is one of the best trails I've ever hiked. This trail ranks high in comfort and quality. There is a nice bridge at nearly every water crossing,...

Aug 2, 2022 : Zach
The journey to PCT SOBO completion…

The journey to PCT SOBO completion…

…and the journey wasn’t a straight line.  Allow me to share what the past 7 months have been like. In Dec of 2021, I “completed” the bulk of my PCT...

Aug 2, 2022 : Janine
Sketchy Experience on Trail Leads Me To Re-Evaluate My Goals

Sketchy Experience on Trail Leads Me To Re-Evaluate My Goals

The Anticipation After more than two years of looking forward to hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in its entirety, I started off "gung-ho" at Harts Pass, eager to reach the...

Jul 21, 2022 : Guest Post
AT Day 9 – Departure

AT Day 9 – Departure

After 85 miles on the AT, we make our departure

Jun 13, 2022 : David Somers