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AT Brief: On My Own (Finally!)
Let's Chat I love chatting. Any money I've ever earned has been a direct result of chatting, be it about food, wine, English or Global History. Hundreds upon hundreds of...
Life on the Trail – Continued
Where are you now? This morning I am sitting at a computer at the Econolodge in Harper Ferry, WV. Over the past five days I hiked almost 100 miles. Yesterday,...
Oregon Smells Like Dirt Tans and Wild Fires: PCT Part 5
Sorry for the delay, y'all. I was having a love affair with Oregon. Not everyone feels this way, but I had a real blast with the trail in this state. ...
Started at Katahdin, Now I’m Here (Hanover)
So Sorry! My Phone was on Airplane Mode For six weeks? No fucking way. I mean, it wasn't, but it sort of was. In any case, I personally have been...
Katahdin, 100-Mile Wilderness, and What made the Cut
Greetings from Monson! On August 1, my husband, Ian, and I summited Katahdin on a wonderful, bluebird day. Also, the Sawmill Bar & Grill in Millinocket has an awesome deal...
Life on the AT for Tom “Redbeard” Abel
Apologies For me it has been difficult to blog from the trail. First of all, I don't usually have the availability of a computer and it is difficult to type...
I Am “Late”
Most of the information a person will come across regarding a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail is meant for a northbound hiker. The Trail Days of Damascus, Virginia occurs before any...
PCT Chapter 1: The Beginning
It's impossible to recreate the magic of your first thru-hike. Although the terrain is entirely unfamiliar, I went into the PCT feeling like I knew what to expect. For the most...
10 Myths for SOBO Thru-Hikers
July 6th marked the beginning of my SOBO journey to Georgia, with the summit of Katahdin. I hit the mountain full of excitement and wonder, not only for the summit, but...
North Cascades Glory: PCT Part 2
AUTHOR'S NOTE: I wrote most of this post in Bellingham last weekend, but didn't have time to finish and post it. Sorry for the delay! Also, please click on the...