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The Perils of Practice: Part 2.
Hey, peril seekers, welcome back to the trials and tribulations I've encountered since I swapped my slippers for Salomons and stepped out to see what the world had to offer....
Week 13: (June 24 – June 30) Searching for Hallelujah While Slip Sliding Away
“Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it's having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome. Vulnerability is not weakness; it's our...
The Perils of Practise: Part 1.
Once upon a time I was reasonably fit, and I remember it well. It was a Tuesday in 1991. Great day. A time when REM, Genesis, and Michael Jackson ruled...
Two Weeks Before a Long Thru-Hike
I have been seeing hikers start the trail before me and my own turn to start is a mere day away. it makes me feel both giddy for the trail...
Returning to Trail in 2024!
Optimist Prime Here! After a long hiatus, I am back with big news! The dream of the Triple Crown continues with the Appalachian Trail in 2024. After a year break...
Please Allow me to Introduce Myself
Hey! I am super stoked that you found your way here on The Trek! I am excited to be here as well. That must mean we share something in common!...
Training for Success
The 2,200+ mile hike is not a straight walk. To be ready for everything the trail can throw at a hiker, training for success is important. The 2,200 mile hike...
Backpacking Safety for Solo Women: Understanding and Managing Risk in the Backcountry
When sharing news of an upcoming thru-hike, one of the most common questions I get — right up there with “Where do you poop?” and “Where do you shower?” —...
Spending the Day in Big Cyprus Swamp
ECT Day 310 Day 310: 18 miles This morning we packed up fairly early at our campsite by the gate. We wanted to have as early a start as possible....
Why Start the Appalachian Trail in February?
Hello! My name is Stick the Eagle and I am currently attempting a thru hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2024. I am traveling NOBO from Georgia to Maine. I...