Buckling Down, Staying NOBO, as Others Leave
Somewhere around South Lake Tahoe, it seemed most of my friends were suddenly getting off trail. The vibe of the trail is changing daily, and I'm starting to realize I'm...
Section Tested in Georgia, Then on to a Thru-Hike
Feb. 10, 2018 The forecast called for a mix of snow, sleet, and thunderstorms. All weekend. It was the last section I needed to finish my hike of the Appalachian...
A Second Chance at Mount Whitney
Back in May, after walking almost 800 miles north on the PCT from the Mexico border, I got to the base of Mount Whitney during a snowstorm. Crabtree Meadows looked...
Lessons in the Soul and Moments of the Trail
So I've walked through all of Oregon, from the southern border with California up to Washington, through smoky skies and lava fields and endless forests, and past huge glacier-capped mountains,...
Side Trip to a Crashed Plane on Mount Success
The Appalachian Trail has been full of surprises so far. I was super excited to hear from a NOBO that there was a plane crash just south of the hostel...
Are the White Mountains Really White?
Day 32: Mile 298.2 to Mile 309.6 Back on trail after a zero. I avoided pancakes this morning and opted for an Oreo chocolate bar instead. My diet sucks, I...
New Hampshire, in All Its Glory
My last post was quite some time ago, but I've been busy walking, and walking, and walking some more. I'm currently sitting at mile 669, but before I get into...
Once More into the Fray: Hiking the Cohos Trail
"Hey, Erica," my boss started. "We've noticed that you seem a bit burned out. We're overstaffed for next shift so we're going to have you sit this one out." It...
Finishing the New England 67 Four-Thousand Footers
The Beginning of the End I want to remember it all. Every moment, smell, sound, all the feelings I felt - the smiles and tears. I did the thing I...
The Desert Is Finally Behind Us
We headed out of Hiker Heaven late in the evening to beat the heat. Night hiking was something that we had avoided as long as we could. I particularly didn’t...