fears
Fear Won’t End My Hike | Colorado Trail Thru-Hike, Part 7
After my fall down the mountain, I headed home from the tiny town of St. Elmo in defeat, rattled by fear and adrenaline. For 3 ½ hours in the car,...
I Fell Down a Mountain! Colorado Trail Thru-Hike, Part 6
Dusk was gathering as I wedged my tent between willow bushes next to a creek. It wasn’t the ideal spot to camp, right next to the trail, but it would...
The Weight of my Fear
I‘ve heard that we carry our fear as weight. I don’t remember where I first saw or heard this, but most recently I read it on an Instagram post by...
Day Hiker / Section Hiker / Thru Hiker: Can You Tell the Difference?
A funny look at the differences between Day Hikers, Section Hikers, and Thru Hikers.
There’s no need to redesign the wheel
It's that time already!!! Springer Mountain GA "Let the games begin" I can't believe people are filling their packs with all their new found lifelines and are headed into the...
What People Think I Should Be Afraid Of (Vs. What I Am Actually Afraid Of)
When I tell people I am hiking the Appalachian Trail almost everyone has the same reaction. “Alone?!?” “You are bringing a gun, right?!?” “Aren’t you afraid?!?” All of this usually...
Things That Go Bump In The Night
Over the years, I’ve been mauled by bears—exactly never, although I have seen bears on different outings. And to the best of my knowledge, I’ve never crossed paths with psycho...