appalachian trail thru-hiker
These Boots Were Made For Walking
One piece of gear that matters the most to me are my FEET! I have lost toenails and endured my share of nasty blisters. In my running days, I once...
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...
Review of Earl Shaffer’s “Walking With Spring”
Shaffer’s book is memoir about his first AT thru-hike, not a detailed section-by-section description of the trail or a technical “how to” guide to thru-hiking the AT.
A Professional Trail Angel Chimes In
Hello, and greetings from the North Country! In most places, I am known as Meg Wilson, the author. But I hope you’ll call me Auntie Meg when you see me...
Advice I Can’t Yet Give
I haven't started hiking yet. So what can I offer the AT blogging world at this point? I certainly don't have my own complete list of AT Thru-Hiking Tips yet. I don't...