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Wonderland Trail Thru-Hike Gear List
Gear List for Thru-Hiking the Wonderland Trail: These are my gear choices for the Wonderland Trail—a meticulously curated selection of gear from my closet of well-loved gear,
Spending the Day in Big Cyprus Swamp
ECT Day 310 Day 310: 18 miles This morning we packed up fairly early at our campsite by the gate. We wanted to have as early a start as possible....
Queer Tales from the Trail- Words from Llamadramas!
It’s been a moment! I posted the first 'Queer tales from the trail' blog way back in May 2022. From one of the precious landmarks on the PCT where the...
To All Those Who Have Doubted Before
As my start date to hike the Appalachian Trail quickly approaches, my head is swarming with worry, fear, and anxiety of the unknown and what is to come. Of course...
Hiking South for the Winter: A Glimpse Into the Mind of a Potential Nut-Case
Origin of Insanity It's only crazy until it becomes a reality One year, seven months, and one day ago I went on my first backpacking trip for my 23rd birthday....
Five Final Thoughts Five Days Out from my Thru-hike
Five years ago I first decided that one day I will hike the AT. Five months ago I told my boss at work that I will be leaving in the...
1500 Miles and Hitting Halfway
This is where I would talk about the gastrointestinal distress brought on by consuming a half gallon of ice cream, except that the general store is closed on weekdays after...
When you hit rock bottom, climb back up.
I could either go home and be a quitter or purge myself of all anxieties and negativity. Continuing to hike in my toxic mental state was not an option.