female thru-hikers
One Month Until My Thru-Hike
The days are counting down much faster than I imagined they would and here I sit with around 30 days until I hit the Long Trail. In the past few...
7 More Women Who Made History on the Appalachian Trail
Last year, I wrote an article about Niki Rellon is the first woman to hike the Appalachian Trail with a prosthetic leg. Niki Rellon Niki Rellon, known by her trail name "Bionic
7 Women Who Made History on the Appalachian Trail
I've noticed a pattern. In my research of parks, mountains, and other places of interest on the Appalachian Trail, I've come across a great deal of names. A great deal of...
How to Survive a Thunderstorm on the Trail
PCT mile 1076.65. Carson Pass Hwy 88, Northern California, on a beautiful sunny afternoon, late September. After a great lunch outside the ranger station, the rangers on duty warn me about...
How To Get The Best Trail Name Ever
When I started my Pacific Crest Trail southbound thru-hike, I didn't have a trail name yet. Though prior to my hike, I had given it some thought. What I definitely didn't...
How to Hike As a Girl (and Still Be an Object)
Female hikers today are taking endurance to a new level. Unfortunately, old notions and misogynistic stereotypes are enduring as well. In the changing world of long distance hiking, stories of...
4 Pieces of Advice for Solo Female Thru Hikers
As an associate at REI, thru hiking the AT comes up quite a bit. Customers want to know they’re speaking with an experienced and knowledgeable backpacker. Sometimes a customer is...
