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A Month In: Reflections on a Second Thru Hike
Here I am, about to enter the Smokies for a second time on a thru hike. I can’t help but wonder how different certain aspects of this hike have been...
It’s the Final Countdown, and I’ve Never Felt Less Prepared
instagram: @MCZonthePCT I’ve been putting off writing this "preparation" post. I’m still actively putting it off as I sit here on my parents' couch, staring at the jagged remains of...
All Aboard the Colorado Trail
Good morning and welcome to the Colorado Trail section of the Continental Divide Trail. For the next 400 miles, these two wondrous trails become one to take you through the...
Balancing Caution and Bravery: The Sunrise Summit of a Snow-Coated Mt. Whitney
Upon entering the Sierra in 2017, I was greeted with snow. Snow that made every peak look more dramatic and all the valleys beautiful. Snow that made me learn to...
A 70-Mile Section Hike on the Bay Area Ridge Trail: Long Distance Hiking in San Francisco’s Backyard
Training to hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) last year, I walked up and around Twin Peaks in San Francisco. Blue trail signs dotted my route. I was immediately intrigued...
Giggles’ Gear Modifications and Tips for a Thru-Hike That Starts Tomorrow or Is Still in Your Dreams
Everyone has their own way of doing things on a thru-hike, whether it is how they attach their umbrella to their pack, when they take a break for dinner, or...
Stories from the Trail Episode 4: Daniel Needs a Trail Name
What questions would you have if you were about to go on your first ever overnight backpacking trip in the woods? Join Green Giant and Voldemort in the studio with...
Oh Shasta, You Were My Greatest Teacher
Climbing one of the Lower 48's tallest Mountains as newbie.
Tips And Tricks For Plus-Size Hikers
When you look through outdoor magazines, watch adventure movies, or even go into most outdoor stores, you typically don't see plus-size representation. I was told recently, "There is a reason...
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...