Appalachian Trail 2016
Happy 50th to the AT, PCT, and National Trails System Act
Who wants some birthday cake? (If you’re currently hiking a trail, that’s a definite yes). This year, 2018, is the 50th birthday of the National Trails System Act and the 50th...
Made to be Broken: the Karl Meltzer Story
Edit 6/25: Made to be Broken is now available on Netflix. ‘Made to be Broken’ is a film about Karl Meltzer falling down. Watch this incredible video here But then,...
Our Thru Hike: By the Numbers
Hello Friends! Since we are no longer walking day in and day out, I have a little more time to write blog posts! I've been thinking about what kind of...
1300 Miles: Well That Was Fun.
I allowed Maine to betray me. Summiting mountain peaks weren't stirring my soul, it was the mirrored sunsets of unbroken waters on a breathless lake, the haunting call of loons,...
1100 Miles: Maine. Mahoosuc Notch. Moose.
As I approach the 100-mile wilderness, the number of SOBOs is lessening—and those I do pass appear to be struggling—after all it is their first 100 miles. Unlike my own...
Tennessee: Beautiful Waterfalls, Bad Weather, Abundant Trail Magic
It's been a while since our last blog post, and it feels like a lifetime since we left Hot Springs. We are now at mile 468, which means we covered...
Jumping onto the AT @ ROCKFISH GAP
It is hard to argue that the Shenandoah National Park offers one of the most scenic and breathtaking views of most all of the Appalachian Trail. This morning was no...
Bronchitis. Bear. Shenandoah Burning: The First Flipping 100 Miles
A flip flop beginning at this point, at this time, has given me a time to hang out a little longer with my husband, get my trail legs and enjoy...
How to Survive an Encounter With A Wild Thru Hiker
Should you choose to stay in the vicinity and enjoy your own lunch, be mindful that the thru hiker may look up with glassy wistful eyes and begin drooling when...
All My Gear is Blue and Other Thoughts While Packing for My Hike
I'm less than two weeks out from hitting the trail. And as I've been gathering my gear, one thing has become quite evident to me. Let's see if you notice...