Thru-Hiking Culture
Excerpt From Where the Rhododendrons Bloom: New AT Memoir by Audrey Payne
There was a time, not so very long ago, when doing the most mundane activities sent my body into spasms of pain. Sitting at my desk for more than 15...
The Slow and Grueling Transition to Society
It has been well over a minute since I summited Katahdin and my return to society, the "real world". While it is nice to sleep in a warm soft bed...
Returning to Trail in 2024!
Optimist Prime Here! After a long hiatus, I am back with big news! The dream of the Triple Crown continues with the Appalachian Trail in 2024. After a year break...
The Uncomfortable Truth About the Dirtbag Lifestyle
When I hugged the Katahdin sign at the terminus of my Appalachian Trail thru-hike, I realized the only thing I wanted to do was keep going. My heels were on...
Remembering Chris “Rafiki” Roma: Hikers Pay Tribute to Triple Crowner
Two weeks ago, Christopher "Rafiki" Roma tragically died while hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Rafiki was an experienced thru-hiker and a personal friend to many in the...
Excerpt From Hiking the Hexa by Claire McCall
In this book excerpt from Hiking the Hexa, self-employed New Zealand journalist Claire McCall and her partner James tackle an epic adventure — the HexaTrek, a new 3034km high-level thru-hike...
Book Review: Tales from the Trail – Stories from the Oldest Hiker Hostel on the Appalachian Trail
Most AT thru-hikers and even some sectional hikers have probably spent a night or two sleeping and showering at the Hiker Hostel of The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in...
Share a Tribute to Christopher Roma
Christopher "Rafiki" Roma tragically died last week while hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Rafiki was an experienced thru-hiker and a personal friend to many in the long-distance
Essential Gear for a 4,400-Mile Thru-Hike
Embarking on a thru-hike is no small feat. While the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail have secured their place as two of the most popular long-distance trails in the...
The Day Of Type 3 Fun
Date : 1/13/24 — Day 12 "0” Day Count = 1 Location : Key Largo Inn, Key Largo, FL, MM 100.8 I sure am glad I'm semi-retired. Otherwise, today would've...