appalachian trail 2015
Pinch Me, I’m In New Hampshire!
Crossing Over the Connecticut River into New Hampshire I’m sitting in our travel trailer along the Connecticut River as I write this. My husband has rejoined moving northbound every 100...
Ever Wonder What Its Like To Live In A Trail Town?
As the warm, busy summer days get shorter, the hikers become less. The town quiets, but people still come around, because there’s still beauty to see. One thing that caught...
Sunrise, Ice Cream, Swimming: Two Days on Trail
Hiking the AT can be tough. Ya know, living out in the woods with minimal responsibilities and not much to do each day but walk. Thought I would share what...
Just because you’ve left the trail doesn’t mean the trail has left you
It's the time of year when many of us past thru hikers are coming upon our "trail-aversary." Maybe it has already come and gone as mine has, maybe it's just...
The AT Experience
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE FULL LENGTH DOCUMENTARY In 2014 I was working at a hospital in Key West Florida witnessing people dying on a regular basis. It made me...
How to Lessen Your Chance of Death During the Final Summit
With October rapidly approaching, and the last of the NOBOS making their way to Baxter State Park (well… hopefully - I do recall a few stragglers last year), I feel personally...
The Most Viable Types of Camp Shoes: Crocs, Flip Flops, and More
Few sensations are more liberating than removing a pair of boots at the end of a long hike. So what types of camp shoes work to air-out, and comfort your...
Thru Hike Story Time
Three brief stories of the experience of hiking for months on end, smelling terrible, getting angry from hunger and friends.
Listening
Orange light illuminated the green tarp of my tiny, Easton tent. My mom and I unpacked ourselves from the sardine position and situated ourselves for a toasty breakfast in bed....
The Advantages of Trekking Poles 101
Are you getting the most out of yourself while backpacking? Trekking poles provide important advantages to hikers, regardless of age, physique, or joint strength.