Soul-Searching as I Prepare to Thru-Hike
The Appalachian Trail (AT) has been on my bucket list for the past few years, but things never seemed to work out to pursue this bucket list item. I’d originally...
Into the Wilds of the Gila Wilderness, Day One
After tackling 490 miles on the Colorado Trail this past summer, it’s been an awfully sedentary fall for the two of us, and we’ve been itching to hit the trail...
Courage to Hike as an Overweight Woman
Courage to hike as an overweight woman happened two years ago, when walking upstairs or cleaning my house winded and drenched me in sweat. A medical condition, long recovered from,...
Predictions for My Upcoming AT Thru-Hike
With under four months to go, I have read so much about the AT that I'm going a little crazy with anticipation. I started a list of predictions for next...
Does There Have to be a Good Reason for Hiking the PCT?
Everyone asks, "Why are you hiking the Pacific Crest Trail?" Here are just a few reasons. I'm sure that I could come up with more. I don't know if there...
Closure to My Hike after All These Months
I've been putting this blog off for a while. It has been almost four months since I summited Katahdin (Aug. 14) and it's time to bring some closure to my...
Tips for Lightening Your Pack Featuring The Real Hiking Viking
Looking for ideas on how to reduce your pack weight? We grabbed the Real Hiking Viking to get his advice and tips for lightening your pack weight, specifically for three-season...
I’ve Decided I Want to Thru-Hike. Where Do I Begin?
You’ve done the research, you’ve weighed the pros and cons, you’ve talked with friends/family, and finally you’ve made the decision. You’re going to do a thru-hike. Now what? With infinite...
New 250-Mile Segment Beckons Hikers to the Great Plains Trail
GPT Pilot Trail At-a-Glance Trail: Pilot trail of the www.greatplainstrail.org Maps: The Great Plains Trail is America's newest long-distance trail. The brainchild of Steve Myers of Longmont, CO,
Shoe Review: Xero Shoes TerraFlex
TerraFlex or TerraFlop? Well, I guess it depends on what your use will be. I've been running in the Xero Shoes TerraFlex for roughly six months now and it is...
