Hiker Intro: Expensive Lasagna and Signs from the Universe
My name is Margot (she/her), and in 2023, I’ll be hiking the Pacific Crest Trail going southbound. I’m hoping to be at the border with Canada on the first week...
Virginia part 2 – when the going gets freezing cold, the Aussie gets going
Before starting the AT, I did a lot of research and planning. One of the things I looked into was the average temperatures for each state I would be passing...
19-Year-Old Hiker Found Deceased on Mt. Lafayette
Emily Sotelo, 19, of Westford, MA, was found deceased on the northwest side of Mount Lafayette in Franconia, NH at approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022. According to...
The Florida Trail, Part 1: Sand Flies and Sand Dunes
Hello from the Florida Trail! It feels surreal to already have been on the trail for over two weeks. It's been a bumpy ride at the start, but I...
My 5 Favorite Trail Towns on the Triple Crown
If I learned anything from my travels on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail, it's that hiking them would be nigh impossible if not for the...
A Coming of Age, I am a Thru-hiker!
I think you can guess what this post will include. That's right, I finished a SOBO thru-hike of the AT in 141 days. Starting at the top of Katadhin in...
Before and After the Thru Hike
I thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail last summer, from Mexico to Canada. The happiest months of my life were the six months prior.
Days 178-180 New Hampshire: The Presidential Range
On our last morning at the Ski Lodge, we enjoyed one more delicious breakfast sandwich from Wayne's then said goodbye to Jeff and see you later to the other hikers....
Aren’t You Scared of Being Eaten by a Bear? and other questions.
Aren't you worried about getting eaten by a bear? Mmm, sometimes but hey the way I see it I'd rather get eaten by a bear on the A.T. than die...
The Limits Of A CNOC Vecto And Sawyer Mini
My CNOC Vecto worked perfectly for almost two years, and sprang a leak after about 150 days of backpacking. As shown in the picture above, the leak is consistent with...