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Physical + Mental Preparation

Physical + Mental Preparation

According to The Trek, physical injury and mental fatigue are major factors that drive hikers to leave the trail. Four months remain until I begin hiking and I thought I’d...

Feb 10, 2022 : MG Hibionada
Counting Calories Part II: Training for the Trail

Counting Calories Part II: Training for the Trail

Planning to hike the Appalachian Trail? Start the new year with these focused training tips in mind!

Jan 23, 2017 : Kmeg
3 Obvious Truths Last Weekend’s Shakedown Drove Home

3 Obvious Truths Last Weekend’s Shakedown Drove Home

Pack weight matters. Food is important. Steep is long. For a variety of mostly weather-related reasons it has been a little while since I’ve hiked any actual distance, and it’s...

Feb 23, 2016 : Notebook
Snow Shakedown

Snow Shakedown

Some people love to geek out on gear. Me, no. If REI sold an AT- Thru-Hiker Starter Pack, I’d be all over that trash. Instead, I had to do my...

Feb 1, 2016 : Notebook