Appalachian Trail Blog
Gear List for the AT
WTF do I need? All the gear, no idea. It turns out that planning a major expedition is not as easy as it seems when you can't physically touch or...
Cruel Tricks: Dealing with Injuries & Depression
First off, let me say hello again to anyone who has been following along, as well as the folks who are reading my blog for the first time! It's been a long while since...
How to Train for the Thru-Hiker Olympics
Massachusetts is pretty, y'all! I'm taking a zero today in Great Barrington, MA. It's my first day off in about 600 miles. That's a lot of consecutive days of hiking...
Day 21….Ending the Day Early Because I Can
I might be getting my trail legs. Today I hiked almost 14 miles and had my camp set up by 3pm. Up until today, a 14 mile day meant dragging...
Porcupines, Cookies, and Other Unexpected Adventures
I mentioned in my last post that on the Appalachian Trail nothing seems to go as planned. Every week is full of surprises -- some funny, some wonderful, and some...
The Next Few Days…Falling into the Deliverance Trap
Time is doing weird things out here. One thing I've noticed out here on the trail is that time both flies and stands still at the same time. I'm zeroing...
The Barefoot Hiker Begins His AT Thru-Hike
Hi, folks. It's the Barefoot Hiker. I wanted to update folks on the craziness of this last week. I am finally on the trail. Getting Started On March...
Hello, My Name is Stubbs and I’m a Trail-oholic
The time keeping me from returning back to the trail is almost out, so I thought I’d share a bit about myself before I start this incredible journey all over...
SO MOM, GUESS WHAT I WANT TO DO AFTER COLLEGE?
Those intriguing words strung together in an unassuming nonchalant conversation belied an answer I would not have dreamed of. After all, four years of college tuition to prepare a young...
Making Peace with the Damn Bear Bag–the Gift of Solo Hiking
Erring towards the woo Full disclosure, I’m from Asheville. I’m a 53 year old woman. I’ve got essential oils and Wild and White Blazing, created by Carla “Zipper” Robertson who is a...