Trail Correspondents Episode #23 | Readjusting After a Thru-Hike
When prepping for a thru-hike, aspiring trekkers spend countless hours stressing the transition to their new existence, one spent on the other side of walls. Within just a few days,...
Why It’s OK to Not Finish a Thru-Hike
When you enter the thru-hiking world, you can get a bit wrapped up in the push to finish the hike. This is for good reason: most of us start a...
Dear Team, I Have Something to Tell You
Tomorrow's a big day in my PCT preparation. It's finally time to share the news! In 12 hours, I'll be sitting at a conference table at work with my team....
April, I’m on My Way
As I spend an evening inside writing my first blog post, my thoughts were inspired by the one show that never fails to make me chuckle. So, here’s to an...
Information Meltdown: How Much Is Too Much?
RED ALERT RED ALERT SYSTEM MELTDOWN IMMINENT......... What’s up fellow walkers of long distances? Is your brain on information overload too??? Bout to blow? You are not alone!
All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Carbon Z’s
Dear Santa... Santa Claus: And what do you want for Christmas? Me: I want official Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z lightweight 9 ounce, 100% carbon fiber, trekking poles! Santa Claus:...
Casa de Luna to Idyllwild: In Which It Was Very, Very Windy
I couldn't think of how to intro this retroactive recap blog, so I read through some old blogs to see how I had been doing it. Turns out, I started...
Here’s How Trails Have Become Important Boosters for Local Economies
Sustained by more than half a century of vigorous growth, outdoor recreation has become one of the largest economic sectors of the American economy. Hiking, biking, hunting and fishing, water
Backpacker Radio #52: Anitra Kass of the PCTA
Today we are joined by Anitra Kass who's a triple crowner and the PCTA’s Southern California Regional Representative. Anitra is a wealth of information on all things PCT and conservation.
Can a Thru-Hike Change You Even Before You Hike?
I think most of us can agree that most thru-hikers experience some positive effects after their hike. A sense of confidence that they can accomplish anything. An appreciation of simpler...
