adventure
Over the Hump!
We conquer the last of the difficult terrain, summit mountains in thunderstorms, and enjoy a cabin in the woods by ourselves!
“Day 4” or the day I wanted to toss it all in and get the heck off the trail…..
At this point, just less than 3 weeks into our 3 year hike across Canada along The Great Trail – a pathway which is 24,000 km long, things still feel...
The Great Trail – Halfway Through Our First Province at 450 km of a 24,000 km Trail
Halfway through our first province on an adventure across Canada that is just beginning! It has been 22 days since we began our #hike4birds across Canada on the Great Trail...
The Great Trail – The first 225 km of a 24,000 km trail!
Canada's Great Trail has no official starting points. This is wonderful as the trail passes through 15,000 communities and has an eastern terminus, a western terminus and a northern terminus. ...
TRAIL DAYS 2019: Hiker Portraits and Festival Experience
Hello, folks! Furiosa (or Fury) here, bringing you a rewind and reflection of Trail Days 2019 in Damascus, VA. I had the pleasure of working with the gang at The...
The Moon, or Why We Need More Hikers, Roamers, and Explorers!
These days I am constantly asked - Why? Why give up your career? Why sell your house to fund a trip talking about birds? Why donate most of your possessions...
Backpacking the Pemigewasset Loop 2019
Our gear for spring backpacking in Lincoln, NH. June 1-3, 2019 This hike is a 31.5 miles, like wicked hard, straight up, and the elevation gain is unreal. OK, sure,...
Shakedown on the Skyway Loop to Prep for the PCT
After doing a couple of shakedown hikes (the most helpful being the Skyway Loop in Alabama), I've realized why they are so important as prep for a Pacific Crest Trail...
It’s the Final Countdown, and I’ve Never Felt Less Prepared
instagram: @MCZonthePCT I’ve been putting off writing this "preparation" post. I’m still actively putting it off as I sit here on my parents' couch, staring at the jagged remains of...
To All the Friends and Family I’ve Scared Before
My name is MC. I'm hiking NOBO (northbound) on the PCT. I'm 25 and from Chicago, IL, and I've got some explaining to do. 1. What on earth is the...
