female thru hiker

Saving the Best for Last – Colorado Trail Thru-HIke, Part 9

Saving the Best for Last – Colorado Trail Thru-HIke, Part 9

Moving further south along the Colorado Trail, our path during the last weeks took us higher by the day. The mountains we traversed were now well above 12,000 feet and...

Sep 29, 2023 : Joey Ferguson
The Florida Trail, Part 3: The Trail Provides

The Florida Trail, Part 3: The Trail Provides

As I sit down to write this, I realize it's been over a month since my last update. Time flies! Apologies to anyone waiting with bated breath on a new...

Jan 17, 2023 : Maria Llorens
“You’re Not Going By Yourself Are You?” Says Everyone to the Female Solo Thru-Hiker

“You’re Not Going By Yourself Are You?” Says Everyone to the Female Solo Thru-Hiker

As a gonna-be female solo thru-hiker, I get this question on a daily basis.  My answer is the same every time; with a big grin, I confidently say, "YEP!  I...

Dec 17, 2019 : Gwen
It’s the Final Countdown, and I’ve Never Felt Less Prepared

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...

Mar 30, 2019 : MC
Accountability (re: Thru-Hiking and Blogging)

Accountability (re: Thru-Hiking and Blogging)

Sure, I’ve written before. I’ve spent sleepless nights writing until my anxiety-fueled adrenaline turns into mental and physical exhaustion. I have written to de-code all of the feelings. All of

Dec 6, 2015 : Lauren de la Vega
5 Takeaways From My Summer On The AT.

5 Takeaways From My Summer On The AT.

5 Takeaways From My Summer On The AT.

Jan 23, 2015 : Jessica Georgia