appalachian trail 2015
A Different Kind of Trail Magic – A Fairytale Awaits.
Around this time last year - after all the gear had been bought, and all the logistics had been organized (or so I thought), I began to mentally prepare myself...
How to Save Money DURING Your Thru-Hike
We’ve published a lot of posts on AppTrials about how to save money before your hike. It's true that starting with a Ziploc full of $$$ is a great safety...
Coco and Magnus — Days 173 through 177 — Two Inches, Puns, and Trick Bagels
#tbt to my 2015 Appalachian Thru-Hike... 8/27 Thursday - Day 173 * 95% of the Appalachian Trail completed. By the end of day, 99.4 miles to go. * Since Magnus and...
Coco and Magnus — Days 167 through 172 — 2K Miles, Manatees, and Monson
Hi! Yes, I finished hiking the trail in September. No, I haven't finished blogging. Getting there. 8/21 Friday - Day 167 * 2,000 miles! Two thousand miles. One thousand miles...
The Top Sleeping Bags on the Appalachian Trail
When I bought a sleeping bag for my thru-hike, I was incredibly overwhelmed. Synthetic fill is more water resistant, but natural down is more lightweight and compresses to a smaller...
From the Ground to the Trees: Transitioning From a Tent to a Hammock
The tent is going into the closet, and you're purchasing a new hammock! However, transitioning from a tent to a hammock may not be so straightforward.
Why Relationships are Easier on the AT
If I had a dollar for every time a well-meaning individual gazed at Rocky and I, saying: “If you two survived the Appalachian Trail, you can survive anything together,” I would...
Coco and Magnus — Days 160 through 166 — Croutons, Creeping Snowberries, and Campfire Songs
8/14 Friday -- Day 160 * Serious day that began with the Mahoosuc Notch. This famed area is a mile of trail known as the most challenging on the entire Appalachian Trail....
From One Trail to the Next…
The time between, what to do? After completing the AT, I’ve had a lot of support from friends & family congratulating me on my thruhike along with the work I’ve been...
Northern New Hampshire
Here's the next installment. I've started back to work, so my free time has dried up some, but I am still working at getting caught up on my thru hike...