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The Grand Finale – Long Trail Edition Part 8

The Grand Finale – Long Trail Edition Part 8

Lightning and Thunder Expected I awaken at 4 AM. It's dark outside and I can hear the rain slowly falling and bouncing off of the shelter. I get out of...

Aug 25, 2024 : Jake Barrella
Conflict & Frustration – Long Trail Edition Part 7

Conflict & Frustration – Long Trail Edition Part 7

The Facade That Everything is Perfect This is the hardest part of the journey for me to write about. When people romanticize the idea of a thruhike they forget to...

Aug 23, 2024 : Jake Barrella
Vermont in All Her Glory – Long Trail Edition Part 5

Vermont in All Her Glory – Long Trail Edition Part 5

Awaken the Passion I wake up in a cozy bed in an air conditioned room. Today is the summit of Mount Abe. Cool Trail Mom is back in and ready...

Aug 19, 2024 : Jake Barrella
It’s Not All Fun and Games – Long Trail Edition Part 4

It’s Not All Fun and Games – Long Trail Edition Part 4

Back to Hiking Murph and I hop on the bus and it's back to trail. I feel extremely clean. I shaved the beard and had a nice shower before we...

Aug 16, 2024 : Jake Barrella
A Stay with a Cult – Long Trail Edition Part 3

A Stay with a Cult – Long Trail Edition Part 3

Killington Peak After a couple of very long days Murph & I are feeling it. We pack up our tents early in the morning and decide to take this climb...

Aug 14, 2024 : Jake Barrella
New Friends, Ponds, and Storms – Long Trail Edition Part 2

New Friends, Ponds, and Storms – Long Trail Edition Part 2

Day 5 - The Epic Road to Little Rock Pond  Murph and I wake up fully rested and early as ever. Our bodies are adapted to the 5 AM wake...

Aug 12, 2024 : Jake Barrella
Tahoe Rim Trail 2023 – Back to where the passion started!

Tahoe Rim Trail 2023 – Back to where the passion started!

I have been asked a lot what adventures I have planned for next year. And to be honest it took me a bit mentally to go there after Vermont. I...

Nov 8, 2022 : Keri Bowzaylo
Let the Gear Reviews Begin! My Backpack for the Long Trail

Let the Gear Reviews Begin! My Backpack for the Long Trail

Let the gear reviews begin! Review #1 - My backpack!!! When choosing the right backpack, I highly recommend a proper pack fitting at a reputable outdoor store.  I have a...

Oct 24, 2022 : Keri Bowzaylo
The Last Minute Adventure

The Last Minute Adventure

The last minute adventures have been some of my most rewarding trips. But all the same attention to detail needs to be there as if it were a well thought...

Oct 18, 2022 : Keri Bowzaylo
The Vermont Long Trail Experience

The Vermont Long Trail Experience

The Vermont Long Trail Experience   Now that I have had just over a week off the trail I can look back with somewhat of a different perspective and maybe...

Aug 25, 2022 : Keri Bowzaylo