Day 11: Between a Rock and a Pony

Day 11: Between a Rock and a Pony

Today was pony day. Like most Appalachoan Trail hikers, we were eagerly anticipating  seeing the ponies, and dreading passing through without seeing them.

May 13, 2025 : Anniversary and The Historian
Awe: Georgia Edition

Awe: Georgia Edition

Awe  First full book I listened to while hiking through Georgia was “Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life” by Dacher Keltner. I...

May 12, 2025 : Oana and Steve
PCT Day 29 – 33: Getting Back on Track

PCT Day 29 – 33: Getting Back on Track

Days 29 & 30 – Rest and Relaxation Days 29 and 30 were relatively uneventful zero days. Chowder and I spent most of the first day in our hotel room,...

May 12, 2025 : Anna
Te Araroa Trail Blog 5: Lake Ohau to Wanaka

Te Araroa Trail Blog 5: Lake Ohau to Wanaka

Part 5 of my journey walking across New Zealand’s South Island.  TLDR: Walking from Lake Ohau to Wanaka on Te Araroa was a true adventure. I scaled cliffs, walked through rivers,...

May 12, 2025 : Sarahann Yeh
Southern Nantahala Wilderness

Southern Nantahala Wilderness

I've completed most of the hiking south of the Smoky Mountains. I really liked this section of the AT, which featured the first peaks I've hiked in the south over...

May 12, 2025 : Doug Burns
Trail Good, Zeros Questionable, Snow Bad

Trail Good, Zeros Questionable, Snow Bad

Something I've realized about myself on this hike is I no longer crave zeros.Like, who am I? I used to love a good zero. Now it just feels like sitting...

May 12, 2025 : Starfish
Why the Approach Trail Took Us 13+ Miles to Complete

Why the Approach Trail Took Us 13+ Miles to Complete

  The Approach Trail to the Appalachian Trail is only 8.8 miles. While considered difficult, I only imagined that  it would take us about two days to finish. I have...

May 12, 2025 : Aeriel
The Countdown Has Begun

The Countdown Has Begun

  5 days left I started my morning at my boyfriend's home. We do long distance but it doesn't compare to the long distance we are about to do. We...

May 12, 2025 : zeagle
Easing into Silence

Easing into Silence

Taking the Amtrak sleeper car from LA Union to Lordsburg felt like traveling back in time, into a silent movie. The hum of the tracks and the white noise of...

May 12, 2025 : Kelly Rogue
Time off trail

Time off trail

Day 42- 8 Miles today from Sams Gap to bald mountain Shelter, 2,609 Feet Up, 1,300 Feet down, Total 403 AT miles Back to Work We had to exit the...

May 12, 2025 : Darkside