Appalachian Trail Blog
Wild Walking Through the Smokies and Beyond
Hey, y'all! Long time, no blog. Busy out here, ya know, living this grueling life with all these responsibilities. Like walking, eating, sleeping, repeat. But much has occurred since then,...
Who Dat Hiking?
Who's crazy enough to do this? Some of you reading this probably are curious why someone would want to leave the comforts of regular life to go walk in the...
The Sum of My Life On My Back
A few years back, after one of my backpacking trips out west with the bro and pops, I went to the local REI to check out some gear. While I...
Want to Get Over a Breakup? Plan a Thru-Hike
As my Appalachian Trail thru-hike approaches one of the most common questions I am asked is, why are you doing this? I’ve brainstormed several captivating responses to this question, but...
We’re Georgia Bound
Today’s the day. Sitting at 28,000 feet, looking back and forth between the sunrise over the landscape below and my other half sleeping on his stuff sack beside me. We’re...
Raider’s Fanny Pack : Toiletries And More
Up the trail, the sun glimmered off an iridescent waist, rainbow reflections hitting the dirt path. Grown-out blonde hair tucked loosely into a bun. A stray stand comes loose in...
What’s a “Kelsy”? Why Katahdin?
Hey folks! My name's Kelsy, and I'm about to start my wildest adventure yet. Until now, Photography has been my primary form of expression. Although a picture is...
Creedence and Clearwater’s Before & After Gear
As aspiring thru hikers, it can be daunting, even intimidating, to think about the gear needed to walk 2,190 miles. We are here to say, stop stressing because you can...
From Hating the Outdoors to Hiking the Appalachian Trail
A nerdy introvert learns that anxiety isn't cured by staying indoors and living an unhealthy lifestyle and finds hiking helps her deal with life.
Gear Review: North Face Triarch 3
North Face Triarch 3 MSRP: $470 Type: Freestanding Capacity: Three-person Weight: 3 pounds 9 ounces minimum. 5 pounds 4 ounces packed The tent that you decide to bring on a...