appalachian trail

In Which Lilith Talks About Trail Towns and Magic

In Which Lilith Talks About Trail Towns and Magic

Trail Magic The Appalachian Trail Communities that support hikers are the backbone of the experience. There are so many ways they support the trail and its history. Trail magic is...

Apr 28, 2025 : Lilith Quinlivan
The WHY of Why I’m Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: About Challenges, Nature and Expectations

The WHY of Why I’m Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: About Challenges, Nature and Expectations

Honestly, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to write this post, but as my start date is coming closer, this topic popped into my head again, leading to new realizations...

Apr 7, 2025 : Simon von Hubatius
Reflections on the Eve of a Thru hike

Reflections on the Eve of a Thru hike

Well folks, it won't be long now and I'll be stepping off at Amicalola Falls. It finally started to feel real just this past week. I've been planning and taking...

Apr 6, 2025 : Short Shorts
My Ultralight Gear Journey

My Ultralight Gear Journey

On the Appalachian Trail I finally achieved the sub 10lb base weight of my dreams with a tiny little Pa’lante pack. Every time someone would mention how small my pack...

Mar 29, 2025 : Scorpion Queen
Doing Your Research: Small Connections in a Big World

Doing Your Research: Small Connections in a Big World

I like to think of history as a whole as a big tapestry, or spider's web. Each thread in the whole helps make a beautiful image, but is deeply interesting...

Mar 16, 2025 : George Gristina
Getting Ready

Getting Ready

Well, it's just over a month to go and it's time to get ready to start my thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, I couldn't be more excited. After finishing...

Mar 13, 2025 : John Pearson
From Memories to Milestones: Incredible Days and Huge Steps towards My Pacific Crest Trail Start

From Memories to Milestones: Incredible Days and Huge Steps towards My Pacific Crest Trail Start

Oh boy, what a week. A lot was going on in the most positive way possible. A day I´ll probably never forget, a 3-day trip to Vancouver sums up intensive...

Mar 13, 2025 : Simon von Hubatius
Preparing for the AT

Preparing for the AT

Logistics, moving, and preparing mentally and physically for the craziest thing I've ever done.

Feb 23, 2025 : To-Go
And suddenly, my hike is almost around the corner…

And suddenly, my hike is almost around the corner…

Time is running here in the wonderful Winter of British Columbia. I work 5 days, take 2 days off, and walk 20.000 steps daily. Gym, skiing, yoga, and a lot...

Feb 13, 2025 : Simon von Hubatius
Let’s Talk AT Gear!

Let’s Talk AT Gear!

The closer I get to starting my AT thru hike, the more I get asked about what gear I'm taking for this or that. I love gear talk so I...

Feb 1, 2025 : Short Shorts