Alone in a Storm: Type 2 Fun on the Trans Catalina Trail
Things kick up a notch on day 2 of my Trans Catalina Trail thru-hike. On the way, I encounter a bunch of territorial bison and climb into a storm descending...
From Baxter to the Border, A rundown of Maine’s IAT
Whether you set off with the goal of completing the Eastern Continental Trail, you couldn’t shake the hiking bug after summiting Katahdin on the Appalachian Trail (AT), or are wishing...
CDT: Desert Magic and Tumbleweed Battles – Cuba to Grants
This stretch of the CDT from Cuba to Grants throws lots of tumbleweed and sparse water sources at us. And, we find ourselves immersed in some of the most jaw-dropping...
“I Walk Alone” on the Appalachian Trail
Day 18-15.8 miles today Tray Mountain Shelter to Plum Orchard Shelter, 4039 Feet Up 5243 Feet down, Total 150 AT miles ...
The Piped Winds Of The Desert
Thank you so much for joining me as I share my adventures on the Pacific Crest Trail 2024! In my previous post, A Path of Light Through a Sweet-Watered Desert...
Day 185 – The Last Trail Town
Getting to the last stop on trail before the end is a surreal experience.
Choosing a Hammock for the Appalachian Trail
Why I chose to sleep in a hammock on the Appalachian trail. Cost and comfortability compared to tent camping.
Hiking a Huge Day Just for Denny’s
This morning we slept in at our little apartment. It was supposed to be a really cold morning so we weren’t eager to get going. But eventually, we packed up...
Finding My Why: Why I’m Hiking the PCT in 2025
In about four months, I’ll be setting off on a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) with my husband. As we prepare for this very long walk, I’ve spent...
Can I be over-prepared?
I did: -Dehydrate or buy dehydrated food for 10 weeks. -Sleep in my tent in the backyard at 20F. -Make some short backpacking trips, sometimes with my daughter,...