11 Results for ""west virginia""
Learning to Trust on the PCT
Through-hiking, however, feels like another beast entirely. I first came to the decision to hike the PCT as a reaffirmation of my autonomy, but the more I’ve actually planned out...
Appalachian Trail Shakedown
Nick and I purchased a bunch of new gear for the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). We wanted to test out the gear on a shorter trip to see how it...
You’ve Never Been as Ready as You Are Now
Introduction Some Quick Context Let me introduce an Elephant into the room so that we can talk about it. I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail last year. There, I said it....
Why ARE We Hiking???
Why would a massive family with five young kids want to backpack for six months at a time? A little background...
Why Am I Leaving My Family and Career?
Let me begin by introducing myself and explaining what I am leaving. Beginning March the 30th of 2023, I will be leaving my three adult daughters, three-month-old grandson, and close...
Deep in the Sierra: PCT Days 51-53
Day 51. Miles: 10.7 Total: 799.8 This morning, I sleep in a little, so the sun is already illuminating Charlotte Lake on my way back to the PCT. The water...
Pizza to Pizza: An Introduction to Our Hike
Introduction Hello! Allie and I are thru-hiking the PCT this year going northbound from Mexico to Canada. In this post, we are going to do a short introduction, talk about...
2,650 Miles of Happiness with my Mother
I can see her. Eyes closed, chin lifted upwards, a slight smile at the corner of her lips. My mother, whose eyes are usually open, aware, and analyzing, is standing...
Trail-Related Closures, Reopenings Due to COVID-19
(Updated 7 a.m.. MT, May 28) The Trek is committed to providing the latest news on trail-related closures, postponements, and cancellations due to the COVID-19 outbreak. If you know of...
Hiking in the Age of Coronavirus: What to Consider
(Updated 2:41 p.m. ET, March 19) On March 11, Barney and Sandy Mann—aka Scout and Frodo—sent an email notifying hikers who had signed up for their hostel and shuttling service...