180 Results for "lyme disease"
7 Tick-Borne Diseases (Besides Lyme) to Watch Out For on the AT
My number one fear as a thru-hiker? Ticks. Yes, really. Is it that crazy to be afraid of a many-limbed, blood-sucking monster so minuscule I might not even notice when...
How Not to Mistake Lyme for Coronavirus
It’s tick season again. Flu-like symptoms, fever, malaise, fatigue. Sounds familiar, right? These are often the base symptoms for Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness that effects outdoor enthusiasts
Ticking Lyme off My AT Fear List
I’ve been on and off the trail for two weeks now. It feels like my mind has been in a constant battle with my body. I knew I should expect...
Bears, Noro, and Lyme: What to Worry About (or not) on Your Thru-Hike
So, you’re planning to head out on trail for a long walk. Maybe even a thru-hike of one of the Triple Crown trails — the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail,...
When Life Gives You Lyme Make Lymonade
The adventure continues. And by adventure, I mean it in the broadest possible sense, with all the left-of-field scenarios that can come your way on a thru-hike. New York, New...
Lyme, Trails ‘n Tails and the Great Beyond
"Life is not a matter of holding good cards,but sometimes playing a poor hand as well." - Jack London Since the end of May my days have ranged anywhere from...
The Lyme Light
So you’ve finished 2,185 miles. It’s taken you many months and hard climbs and beautiful views to make it to that final ascent. I’m proud to say I did that....
What is your tick IQ?
We've all heard about ticks and Lyme disease, but did you know there are over 16 different diseases ticks in the U.S. carry? If you're the sort who spends long...
Ready to Launch
My wife organized a retirement/AT launch party and invited friends, relatives, and work colleagues. I was truly surprised, and it was great to see everyone before I begin this adventure....
14 Things I’ll NEVER Do on My 2024 AT Thru-Hike
Purple Lotus has a list of things she thinks she'll never do on the Appalachian Trail this year. Is it reasonable?